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