So Many Interesting Words

The word "boring" is, in itself, rather boring ~ hackneyed, if you will. Also less than polite. And yet, there are still, unfortunately, occasions on which it, or something like it, is necessary. When describing your neighbor's endless health reports, for example, or (according to at least three top-ten lists) The English Patient and Titanic. Here are five scintillating synonyms that can easily take its place: http://dictionary.reference.com/slideshows/boring-words#ennui