Repetitious

usgb/ˌrepəˈtɪʃəs/
adjective

Saying or doing the same thing many times.

The speaker's speech was boring and repetitious.
Visual representation of "repetitious" - Saying or doing the same thing many times

Often appears as...

  • become repetitious
  • seem repetitious
Definition 1 of 1
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LampPro Tip 1/3

Variety Preferred

Using 'repetitious' can hint at boredom or lack of creativity; it's often negative in context.

Illustration for Variety Preferred
The book was dull and repetitious, with the same phrases in every chapter.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Spotting Redundancy

'Repetitious' is used to point out unnecessary repetition that doesn't add value or meaning.

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The manual was repetitious, stating the same warnings on multiple pages.
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Conveying Annoyance

Describing something as 'repetitious' often expresses annoyance or frustration with the repetition.

Illustration for Conveying Annoyance
His repetitious apologies began to irritate her, as he kept making the same mistakes.
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