Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excruciating
Adjective
/ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
Intensely painful or severe.
Examples
- The patient experienced excruciating pain after the surgery.
- She felt excruciating embarrassment when she tripped in front of everyone.
- The wait for the results was excruciating.
Meaning
The term ‘excruciating’ refers to a level of discomfort or pain that is exceptionally strong and almost unbearable.
Synonyms
- Agonizing
- Painful
- Severe
- Intense
- Tormenting
