Torturously: meaning, definitions and examples

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torturously

[ˈtɔːrtʃəsli ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

In a way that involves causing great physical or mental suffering.

Word	Description / Examples
torturously	Repeated entry, see the first entry.
painfully	Used to describe something that causes pain or discomfort, whether physical or emotional, but not necessarily extreme or prolonged. He painfully twisted his ankle during the hike It was painfully obvious that he was lying
cruelly	Used when describing an action done with deliberate intent to cause suffering or harm. This word carries a negative connotation. The villain laughed cruelly at the suffering of his victims She was cruelly rejected by her former friends
agonizingly	Used when referring to something causing extreme physical or emotional pain, especially when the suffering is sharp and intense. She waited agonizingly for the test results The injured player was carried off the field, agonizingly clutching his leg

Derived from the Latin word 'tortura', meaning 'twisting' or 'pain', which relates to the original sense of inflicting pain.
The '-ous' suffix indicates a quality, thus 'torturously' means 'in a manner full of torture or pain'.

Descriptive literature often uses 'torturously' to evoke deep emotional or physical struggle faced by characters.
In poetry, the term can illustrate the length and difficulty of a journey, often paralleling personal challenges.

The idea of experiencing something torturous can relate to psychological stress, representing emotional pain that feels prolonged.
People often describe their greatest fears or anxieties as torturously overwhelming, highlighting how deeply it affects their minds.

In movies and TV shows, 'torturously' is frequently used to enhance the drama in scenes where characters face tough decisions or long sufferings.
Reality shows often feature challenges described as torturously difficult, exaggerating the struggle for entertainment.

In biology, certain processes can evolve torturously long pathways, such as the way certain species adapt over time in nature.
Research on chronic pain can discuss feelings described as torturously persistent, emphasizing the enduring nature of suffering.

Translations of the word "torturously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tortuosamente

🇮🇳 यातनापूर्वक

🇩🇪 qualvoll

🇮🇩 dengan menyiksa

🇺🇦 мучительно

🇵🇱 męcząco

🇯🇵 苦しんで

🇫🇷 de manière tortueuse

🇪🇸 tortuosa

🇹🇷 işkence edercesine

🇰🇷 고통스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مؤلم

🇨🇿 mučivě

🇸🇰 mučivo

🇨🇳 痛苦地

🇸🇮 mučno

🇮🇸 pyndingarkennt

🇰🇿 азапты түрде

🇬🇪 მტანჯველად

🇦🇿 əzablı

🇲🇽 tortuosa