Excruciating: meaning, definitions and examples
😖
excruciating
[ ɪkˈskruːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ ]
painful
Causing intense physical or mental suffering; agonizing. Causing great pain or anguish.
Synonyms
agonizing, painful, torturous, unbearable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
excruciating |
Often used to describe severe physical pain or an emotionally painful situation.
|
agonizing |
Typically used for situations involving intense physical or emotional suffering.
|
torturous |
Implies a situation that feels like torture, either physically or emotionally. Often has a negative connotation.
|
painful |
Generic term for any type of physical discomfort or emotional distress.
|
unbearable |
Used when a situation, pain, or emotion is too intense to be tolerated.
|
Examples of usage
- The excruciating pain shot through his body.
- The excruciating wait for the test results was unbearable.
- The excruciating screams could be heard from miles away.
extremely intense
Intensely painful or agonizing; extreme in degree or intensity.
Synonyms
acute, extreme, intense, severe.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
excruciating |
Used to describe something extremely painful or unbearable, often physical pain.
|
intense |
Used to describe something that is very strong, often referring to emotions, activities, or sensations.
|
extreme |
Used to describe conditions or feelings that are at the highest degree, often pushing the limits of what is normal.
|
severe |
Used to describe something that is very serious, harsh, or strong, can refer to both negative situations and medical conditions.
|
acute |
Used to describe something sharp, intense, and severe in effect, often suddenly and to a high degree, not limited to pain.
|
Examples of usage
- The excruciating heat of the desert was overwhelming.
- The excruciating beauty of the sunset left us speechless.
Translations
Translations of the word "excruciating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excruciante
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक पीड़ादायक
🇩🇪 quälend
🇮🇩 sangat menyakitkan
🇺🇦 болісний
🇵🇱 straszny
🇯🇵 耐え難い
🇫🇷 atroce
🇪🇸 agonizante
🇹🇷 dayanılmaz
🇰🇷 극심한
🇸🇦 مؤلم للغاية
🇨🇿 mučivý
🇸🇰 mučivý
🇨🇳 难以忍受的
🇸🇮 mučen
🇮🇸 sársaukafullur
🇰🇿 өте ауыр
🇬🇪 ტანჯული
🇦🇿 çox ağrılı
🇲🇽 agonizante
Etymology
The word 'excruciating' originated from the Latin word 'excruciare', which means 'to torture'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century. The term was initially associated with physical pain but later expanded to include mental anguish as well. Over time, 'excruciating' has become a commonly used adjective to describe intense suffering or extreme discomfort.