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ˈwearisomely, adv. [-ly2.] In a wearisome manner. a. So as to cause weariness.
c1735Secker Lect. Catech. xxxviii. (1769) II. 276 In the whole of this Work, we must be careful, neither to hurry over any Part thoughtlessly, nor lengthen it wearisomely. 1828Harrovian 155 Although wearisomely fond of description, L. E. L. is deficient in giving the shades of character, and variety of illustration. 1865Lowell Study Wind., Thoreau (1871) 156 If he botanise somewhat wearisomely, he gives us now and then superb outlooks from some jutting crag. 1884Manch. Exam. 14 July 5/5 The comedy drags somewhat wearisomely towards the end. 1885Spectator 8 Aug. 1048/1 The wearisomely abundant current literature concerning actors and acting. b. In a state of weariness or ennui. rare.
1831Carlyle Sart. Res. ii. vii, As he wanders wearisomely through this world. 1858― Fredk. Gt. iii. iii. I. 214 What struggles and inextricable armed-litigations there were for it, readers of Brandenburg-History too wearisomely know. |