wea·ry (wîr'ē)
adj., -ri·er, -ri·est.

1. Physically or mentally fatigued.
2. Expressive of or prompted by fatigue: a weary smile.
3. Having one's interest, forbearance, or indulgence worn out: weary of delays.
4. Causing fatigue; tiresome: a weary wait.

tr. & intr.v., wea·ried (wîr'ēd), wea·ry·ing, wea·ries (wîr'ēz).
To make or become weary. See synonyms at tire¹.

[Middle English weri, from Old English wērig.]

wearily wea'ri·ly adv.
weariness wea'ri·ness n.

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