Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

excruciating agony

Phrase
/ɛkˈskruː.ʃeɪ.tɪŋ ˈæɡəni/
Definition
Intense and unbearable pain, often described as extremely severe.
Examples
  • The patient experienced excruciating agony after the accident.
  • She felt excruciating agony in her heart when she heard the news.
  • His excruciating agony was evident as he clutched his injured leg.
Meaning
Excruciating agony refers to a state of suffering that is overwhelming, causing intense physical or emotional pain that feels almost unbearable.
Synonyms
  • Intense pain
  • Severe discomfort
  • Agonizing suffering
  • Torturous pain