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Meaning of torturous
The primary meaning of "torturous" is related to causing severe physical or mental pain.
Etymology of torturous
The word "torturous" originates from the Latin "tortus," meaning twisted, and "tortura," meaning twist, which is also related to the Latin "torquere," meaning to twist
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that causes severe pain or suffering
Synonyms
agonizing
excruciating
painful
distressing
harrowing
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
dreadful
appalling
atrocious
heinous
odious
vile
loathsome
repellent
disgusting
nauseating
sickening
gut-wrenching
heart-wrenching
tormenting
afflicting
plaguing
bothering
troubling
annoying
irritating
vexing
galling
infuriating
maddening
frustrating
exasperating
Definitions
- Causing severe physical or mental pain, or suffering
- * Characterized by or involving the infliction of severe pain or suffering
Usage Examples
- The torturous journey through the desert was made worse by the scorching heat and lack of water
- * The patient underwent a torturous recovery process after the surgery