Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a tireless manner; without becoming tired; unweariedly.

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  • adverb In a tireless manner; without tiring, flagging, or ceasing.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb with indefatigable energy

Etymologies

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tireless +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • Goldman believed in tirelessly creating wealth for himself and his favored clients, and would repeat the phrase "Money is always in fashion."

    Goldman Sachs founder's life seen through heir's eyes 2010

  • I have preached the word tirelessly -- fanatically, they say -- but only as it burned in my bones.

    The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West Harry Leon Wilson 1903

  • The doctor also spoke openly about wanting to die in a holy war, Yousef said, adding that in Internet postings he called tirelessly for jihad against Israel and the United States.

    The Guardian World News 2010

  • Into the midst of them Conan waded, his ancient broadsword tirelessly rising and falling in furious butchery, till its length was stained crimson and blood fell from it as if the steel itself had wounds.

    Conan The Triumphant Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1983

  • His biography on the White House website describes him as working "tirelessly" as a House member against the gag rule that prevented slavery from being discussed on the House floor.

    Bachmann on slavery and the national debt Glenn Kessler 2011

  • Congressman Boucher from Virginia has no real concern about the environment; all he cares about is his local coal industry, so he's worked "tirelessly" to represent the industry's interests.

    Mountaintop Mining, Politics and Lawsuits 2009

  • Ok, I'm not going to argue that Biden has't work "tirelessly" for his country.

    Dissecting Huffington Post Piece Teresa 2008

  • Ok, I'm not going to argue that Biden has't work "tirelessly" for his country.

    Dissecting Huffington Post Piece Teresa 2008

  • Ok, I'm not going to argue that Biden has't work "tirelessly" for his country.

    Dissecting Huffington Post Piece Teresa 2008

  • Code Pink, however, with their Pepto-Bismol-colored outfits and their determination to work "tirelessly," are not having it.

    Kelly Nuxoll: Code Pink group Pushes Ahead With Protests 2008

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