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Litany

usgb/ˈlɪtəni/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Used to express displeasure, often sounding like a complaint or an extensive series of problems. SlideThe meeting started with a litany of issues the team faced last week.
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Expresses ExhaustionPlay
Indicates the speaker is tired or overwhelmed by the number or similarity of items listed. SlideShe sighed as she recounted the litany of tasks she had yet to finish.
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Often used to exaggerate for effect, not to be taken as a literal long list. SlideHis litany of excuses left us more amused than convinced.