NYT Dictionary
TEDIUM
/ˈtiː.di.əm/NounTE-di-umte-di-um · 3 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
Boredom or tediousness; ennui.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin taedium, from taedēre (“to weary”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
amusementinterest
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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