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Meaning of agonizingly
The primary meaning of "agonizingly" is to describe something that is extremely painful, distressing, or frustrating.
Etymology of agonizingly
The word "agonizingly" has its roots in the word "agony", which comes from the Greek word "agōn", meaning contest or struggle.
The suffix "-izingly" is added to form an adverb, indicating a manner or way of doing something.
Historically, the word "agonizingly" has been used since the 17th century to describe extreme physical or mental suffering.
Synonyms
painfully
slowly
torturously
laboriously
tediously
painstakingly
exhaustingly
gruelingly
harshly
severely
intensely
extremely
unbearably
unendurably
distressingly
uncomfortably
irritatingly
vexingly
bothersomely
annoyingly
frustratingly
infuriatingly
maddeningly
exasperatingly
tiresomely
wearily
monotonously
dullingly
drearily
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "agonizingly" is an adverb that means in a way that causes great physical or mental pain, or in a way that is extremely annoying or frustrating.
- * It can also describe something that is done or happens very slowly, often in a way that is frustrating or annoying.
Usage Examples
- The patient lay agonizingly in bed, waiting for the doctor to arrive with the pain medication.
- * The football team played agonizingly slowly, losing the game in the final minutes.
- * The teacher spoke agonizingly slowly, making it difficult for the students to follow the lesson.
Antonyms
pleasantly
quickly
easily
comfortably
mildly
slightly
barely
mildly
moderately
tolerably
bearably
endurably
pleasantly
enjoyably
delightfully
satisfyingly
agreeably
soothingly
calmingly
tranquilly