B1adjectivehealthemotions
US/ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪd/
UK/ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/
extremely tired
In context
I'm exhausted after the night shift, I just need to sleep.
The kids were exhausted after a whole day at the beach.
She looked completely exhausted after the exam week.
Words that go with exhausted
adverb + adjective
- completely exhaustedBy Friday I'm completely exhausted.
- physically exhaustedFarm work leaves you physically exhausted.
- mentally exhaustedLong meetings make me mentally exhausted.
verb + adjective
- feel exhaustedI feel exhausted after the gym.
adjective + preposition
- exhausted fromShe was exhausted from the long flight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The trip was very exhausted.Correct: The trip was exhausting.