exhausting

The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.

He fancied that every wave behind him was a pursuing boat, and he redoubled his exertions, increasing rapidly his distance from the château, but exhausting his strength.

Working at the local ice cream shop might seem completely exhausting and tedious at times.

Before the nineteenth century ended, a coast-to-coast trip took several exhausting months.