Torturous
adjective
Causing severe pain or suffering.
The torturous process of recovery took months.
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Neutral
torturous journey,torturous process,torturous conditions
adjective
Extremely long and difficult to endure.
The meeting was torturous, lasting for over three hours.
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Formal
torturous debate,torturous examination,torturous process
adjective
Causing severe pain or suffering.
The torturous process of recovery took months.
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Neutral
torturous journey,torturous process,torturous conditions
adjective
Extremely long and difficult to endure.
The meeting was torturous, lasting for over three hours.
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Formal
torturous debate,torturous examination,torturous process
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
The word is often used in context to describe difficult or painful situations.
His torturous experience made him appreciate life more.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
Using 'torturous' often invokes empathy and understanding.
The torturous memories haunted her for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
The term can be used metaphorically to describe any prolonged difficulty.
The torturous wait for results kept them anxious.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
The word is often used in context to describe difficult or painful situations.
His torturous experience made him appreciate life more.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
Using 'torturous' often invokes empathy and understanding.
The torturous memories haunted her for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
The term can be used metaphorically to describe any prolonged difficulty.
The torturous wait for results kept them anxious.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
The word is often used in context to describe difficult or painful situations.
His torturous experience made him appreciate life more.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
Using 'torturous' often invokes empathy and understanding.
The torturous memories haunted her for years.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
The term can be used metaphorically to describe any prolonged difficulty.
The torturous wait for results kept them anxious.
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