agonizingly

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that causes extreme physical or mental pain, or in a way that is painfully slow or tedious.

Examples

  • The rescue team moved agonizingly through the thick, tangled forest to reach the trapped hikers.
  • She waited agonizingly for the phone to ring, fearing the news she might receive.

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ.li/

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