Torturesome

//ˈtɔɹtʃəɹsəm// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    extremely painful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
agonisingagonizingexcruciatingexcruciatingharrowingtorturing

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"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.

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