Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rackingly

Adverb
/ˈrækɪŋli/
Definition
In a way that causes intense emotional distress or suffering.
Examples
  • She waited rackingly for the test results, fearing the worst.
  • The news of his departure came rackingly to her, leaving her heartbroken.
Meaning
The term refers to an experience or action that induces a painful or distressing feeling, often associated with mental or emotional anguish.
Synonyms
  • Agonizingly
  • Torturously
  • Painfully