Meaning of exhausting in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    exhausting

    Definitions

    1. having a debilitating effect

    Examples

    • « an exhausting job in the hot sun »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. producing exhaustion

    Examples

    • « an exhausting march »
    • « the visit was especially wearing »

    Synonyms

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