repetitious

adjective

rep·​e·​ti·​tious ˌre-pə-ˈti-shəs How to pronounce repetitious (audio)
Synonyms of repetitiousnext
: characterized or marked by repetition
especially : tediously repeating
repetitiously adverb
repetitiousness noun

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He was bored by the repetitious work. Her writing can be repetitious.
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This loud bird can be heard singing all through the year—its three-note call repetitious and bright. — Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 2026 Over the course of a repetitious goal-to-go drill, Mahomes caught fire. — Sam McDowell 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 The Gophers will find just enough creative (and repetitious) ways to get the ball to Taylor in space to earn their first road win. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Nov. 2025 Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks. — William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetitious

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First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of repetitious was in 1673

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repetitious

adjective
rep·​e·​ti·​tious ˌrep-ə-ˈtish-əs How to pronounce repetitious (audio)
: marked by repetition
especially : tiresomely repeating
repetitiously adverb
repetitiousness noun

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