English · Adjectives
tired
/ˈtaɪəd/
[/ˈtaɪəd/]
needing rest
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling that you need to rest or sleep; lacking energy.
Example
After the long hike, we were all so tired that we fell asleep immediately.
After the long hike, we were all so tired that we fell asleep immediately.
Etymology
From the verb 'tire' (Old English 'tēorian', to fail), plus '-ed'.
How & Where It’s Used
Very common; also used as 'tired of' to mean fed up with something.