Foundation level · Year 4 · free
exhausted
adjective · Say it: ig-ZAW-stid
What it means
Foundationvery, very tired, with no energy left
After the cross-country race, Amelia was so exhausted that she fell asleep on the sofa.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- drained
- shattered
- weary
- worn out
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- energetic
- lively
- refreshed
More examples
- The exhausted puppy curled up in its basket after a long walk in the park.
Where the word comes from
From the Latin word 'exhaurire', meaning to drain out.
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