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Excruciatingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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excruciatingly

 

[ ɪkˈskruːʃɪeɪtɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

pain

In a way that causes great pain or suffering.

Synonyms

agonizingly, intolerably, unbearably

Examples of usage

  • It was an excruciatingly painful experience.
  • She waited excruciatingly for the test results.
  • The excruciatingly slow progress frustrated everyone involved.
Context #2 | Adverb

intensity

To an intense or extreme degree.

Synonyms

acutely, extremely, intensely

Examples of usage

  • She found the excruciatingly bright lights unbearable.
  • The excruciatingly loud noise made it difficult to concentrate.

Translations

Translations of the word "excruciatingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrozmente

🇮🇳 अत्यंत पीड़ादायक ढंग से

🇩🇪 qualvoll

🇮🇩 sangat menyakitkan

🇺🇦 болісно

🇵🇱 nieznośnie

🇯🇵 非常に痛く

🇫🇷 atrocement

🇪🇸 extremadamente doloroso

🇹🇷 aşırı acı verici

🇰🇷 극심하게 아픈

🇸🇦 بشدة مؤلمة

🇨🇿 mučivě

🇸🇰 neznesiteľne

🇨🇳 极其痛苦地

🇸🇮 mučno

🇮🇸 óþolandi

🇰🇿 азапты түрде

🇬🇪 მტანჯველად

🇦🇿 əzabverici şəkildə

🇲🇽 extremadamente doloroso

Etymology

The word 'excruciatingly' is derived from the Latin word 'excruciare', which means 'out of the cross'. It originally referred to the intense pain and suffering experienced during crucifixion. Over time, the word has evolved to describe any situation or experience that causes extreme discomfort or agony. Its usage has expanded to cover a wide range of contexts, from physical pain to emotional distress.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,927 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.