aweary

[ uh-weer-ee ]

adjective

, Literary.

1. wearied or tired; fatigued.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aweary¹

First recorded in 1545–55; a- ¹ + weary

Example Sentences

I was as weary as a dog, although I had never been told that gentlemen riding amid such adventures were ever aweary.

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Perhaps he is, like me, getting aweary of the whole thing, and wishes he were well out of it.

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And now came the children, somewhat aweary with their wild play, and sought the quiet enjoyment of Grandfather's talk.

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I know thou hast had a long day's ride, and must be aweary, but I felt I could not sleep until I had speech with thee again.

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Andrea arived heare and sent me word he was aweary, yet ment sowne after to com and speak with me.

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