English · Emotions & Feelings
drained
/dreɪnd/
[/dreɪnd/]
completely tired
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling extremely tired, with no energy left.
Example
After the long emotional meeting, he felt utterly drained and went straight to bed.
After the long emotional meeting, he felt utterly drained and went straight to bed.
Etymology
From 'drain' (Old English 'dreahnian', to strain off liquid).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes deep physical or emotional exhaustion.