adj
draining
DRAY-nihng
adj
1
Tiring; steadily using up energy or strength.
"It was an emotionally draining conversation."
noun
1
The act or process of removing liquid from something.
"Draining the pool takes about six hours."
How to Use Draining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExhausting, or the process of letting liquid flow away.
Common pairings
emotionally draining
draining process
Word Forms
more draining comparative, drainings plural, most draining superlative
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