# aweary

**Pronunciation:** əˈwɪəri · uh-WEER-ee

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Feeling extremely tired, exhausted, or drained of energy, often used in a literary or archaic style.

## Examples

- The old soldier felt aweary of the constant battles and yearned for a quiet life in the countryside.
- She looked aweary after spending the entire night studying for her final examinations.
- The poet wrote of a soul grown aweary of the world's endless noise and superficiality.

## Synonyms

- tired — The most common and neutral term for feeling sleepy or needing rest.
- exhausted — Stronger than tired, implying a complete depletion of physical or mental energy.
- weary — A slightly more formal or poetic way to express long-term tiredness or loss of interest.
- fatigued — Often used in medical, technical, or formal contexts to describe extreme tiredness.

## Antonyms

- energetic — Possessing a high level of physical or mental activity and vigor.
- refreshed — Feeling restored and invigorated after rest or a break.

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