English · Emotions & Feelings
exhausted
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
[/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/]
very tired
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Extremely tired, with no energy left.
Example
After the long flight I was exhausted.
After the long flight I was exhausted.
Etymology
From Latin 'exhaustus', past participle of 'exhaurire' (to draw out).
How & Where It’s Used
Stronger than 'tired'; very common in everyday speech.