Tormentingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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tormentingly
[ tɔːrˈmɛntɪŋli ]
manner of suffering
The word 'tormentingly' describes the manner in which someone experiences or inflicts anguish or distress. It often refers to actions or situations that are persistently painful or mentally distressing. When something occurs tormentingly, it implies a sense of prolonged suffering that can be both physical and psychological. This term is often used in contexts where the intensity of the distress is notable and ongoing.
Synonyms
agonizingly, distressingly, painfully.
Examples of usage
- She gazed tormentingly at the clock, waiting for the meeting to end.
- The storm raged tormentingly, keeping everyone indoors.
- He spoke tormentingly, reminding her of past failures.
- The novel explored the characters' tormentingly complex emotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "tormentingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atormentadoramente
🇮🇳 यातनादायक रूप से
🇩🇪 quälend
🇮🇩 menyiksa
🇺🇦 мучительно
🇵🇱 męcząco
🇯🇵 苦しむように (kurushimu yō ni)
🇫🇷 de manière tormentante
🇪🇸 atormentadoramente
🇹🇷 acı verici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 고통스럽게 (gotongseureopge)
🇸🇦 بشكل مؤلم (bishakl mu'lim)
🇨🇿 mučivě
🇸🇰 mučivo
🇨🇳 折磨地 (zhémó de)
🇸🇮 mučno
🇮🇸 pína
🇰🇿 азаптырып
🇬🇪 საწუხებლად (satsukhoblad)
🇦🇿 əziyyətli şəkildə
🇲🇽 atormentadoramente
Etymology
The term 'tormentingly' originates from the root word 'torment,' which is derived from the Latin 'tormentum,' meaning 'a twisting, torture.' This Latin term comes from 'torquere,' which means 'to twist.' The adverbial form 'tormentingly' was created by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'tormenting,' which relates to causing great pain or anguish. The evolution of the word reflects a shift from physical forms of pain to more psychological aspects of suffering, indicating how torment can manifest in various forms across contexts. 'Torment' has been used in English since the Middle Ages, and its use has expanded to encompass diverse forms of emotional and mental distress. The adverbial form, introduced later, aids in expressing the descriptive quality of the action or experience being described.