Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gruelling
Adjective
/ˈɡruː.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
Extremely tiring and demanding, often to the point of exhaustion.
Examples
- The marathon was a gruelling test of endurance.
- After a gruelling day at work, she was too tired to go out.
- He faced a gruelling workout routine every morning.
Meaning
The term ‘gruelling’ is often used to describe something that takes a lot of effort and can be physically or mentally exhausting.
Synonyms
- arduous
- strenuous
- exhausting
- taxing
- wearisome
