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Agonizingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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agonizingly

 

[ ˌaɡəˈnʌɪzɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb describing an action or process

In a way that involves extreme physical or mental suffering; in a very painful or distressing manner.

Synonyms

distressingly, painfully, torturously

Examples of usage

  • She watched agonizingly as the car sped out of control.
  • He waited agonizingly for the test results to come back.
  • The decision was made agonizingly slowly.

Translations

Translations of the word "agonizingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agonizantemente

🇮🇳 पीड़ादायक रूप से

🇩🇪 qualvoll

🇮🇩 dengan menyakitkan

🇺🇦 болісно

🇵🇱 agonizująco

🇯🇵 苦しそうに

🇫🇷 de manière atroce

🇪🇸 agonizantemente

🇹🇷 acı verici şekilde

🇰🇷 고통스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مؤلم

🇨🇿 mučivě

🇸🇰 mučivo

🇨🇳 痛苦地

🇸🇮 mučno

🇮🇸 kvölum

🇰🇿 азапты түрде

🇬🇪 წამებით

🇦🇿 əzablı şəkildə

🇲🇽 agonizantemente

Etymology

The word 'agonizingly' is derived from the verb 'agonize', which comes from the Greek word 'agonizesthai', meaning 'to struggle'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'agonizingly' has come to be commonly used to describe situations or experiences that involve intense suffering or distress.

See also: agonizing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,851 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.