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.

Synonyms: slowly, painfully, torturously, excruciatingly

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agonizingly

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ.li/

Definition

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.
The project progressed agonizingly, with every small detail requiring hours of debate.

Synonyms of agonizingly

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