Definition of repetitiousnext
as in repetitive
marked by repetition at a real trial, repetitious questioning by the attorneys makes the whole affair less than thrilling

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Recent Examples of repetitious After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026 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 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 Over the course of a repetitious goal-to-go drill, Mahomes caught fire. — Sam McDowell 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repetitious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitious
repetitive
Adjective
  • Shafee operates in a languid, free-form zone throughout, trading his funky licks for loose, spacious lines and tolling, repetitive chords.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Several large Western companies have recently embraced Chinese models as a way to reduce costs for certain repetitive tasks like customer service and writing routine code.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Repetitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitious. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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