Torturesome
/ˈtɔɹtʃəɹsəm/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterised or marked by torture; torturous.
"I was able to make a grab at the center rope with my toes. After a torturesome struggle, I pulled myself upright again. I hung there for a few seconds, then turned to see my Braves shouting encouragement and sending up birdlike wails."
Adjective
- 1 extremely painful wordnet
Example
More examples"I was able to make a grab at the center rope with my toes. After a torturesome struggle, I pulled myself upright again. I hung there for a few seconds, then turned to see my Braves shouting encouragement and sending up birdlike wails."
Etymology
From torture + -some.