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enervating

/ɛnˈɛrvətɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does enervating mean?

adjective

Tending to drain or sap the energy or vitality of someone or something; exhausting or debilitating.

Example

"The enervating heat of the desert made it difficult to hike for more than a few hours."

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