excruciating
pronunciation
How to pronounce excruciating in British English:
UK [ɪkˈskru:ʃieɪtɪŋ]
How to pronounce excruciating in American English:
US [ɪkˈskruʃiˌetɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- extremely painful
Word Origin
- excruciating (adj.)
- "extremely painful," 1590s, present participle adjective from excruciate. Related: Excruciatingly.
Example
- 1. My own injury was as ridiculous as it was excruciating .
- 2. Podium banter at the oscars could be less excruciating .
- 3. Sam was in excruciating pain .
- 4. The pain in her hand and back was excruciating .
- 5. If you do not , then you will pay with excruciating .