Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excruciatingly-painful
Adjective
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋli ˈpeɪnfl/
Definition
Intensely painful or agonizing.
Examples
- The migraine she experienced was excruciatingly painful, leaving her incapacitated for hours.
- After the surgery, the doctor warned that the recovery could be excruciatingly painful if the instructions were not followed.
Meaning
The term describes a level of pain that is unbearable or extremely severe, often used to express suffering beyond normal limits.
Synonyms
- agonizing
- tormenting
- distressing
- harrowing
- unbearable
