Meaning & Definition of word "Excruciatingly"

Excruciatingly

/ɪkˈskruːʧ.ə.tɪŋ.li/

adverb:

  • 1. In a way that is intensely painful or distressing.
    • Example: The patient described the pain as excruciatingly unbearable after the surgery.
  • 2. To an extreme or intense degree.
    • Example: The lecture was excruciatingly dull, making it hard for the students to stay awake.
  • 3. In a manner that causes great mental anguish.
    • Example: She waited excruciatingly for the results of her exam, filled with anxiety.
  • 4. In a way that is torturously prolonged.
    • Example: The meeting dragged on excruciatingly, and everyone was eager for it to end.
  • 5. In a way that is extremely awkward or embarrassing.
    • Example: His attempts at humor were met with excruciatingly awkward silence from the audience.

Etymology

From the Latin 'excruciatus', meaning 'to torment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excruciatingly painful:

causing severe physical pain.

excruciatingly long:

taking a very long time and being tiresome.

Related Words

excruciate:

To inflict severe pain.

excruciating:

Causing intense suffering.

Slang Meanings of excruciatingly

Meaning: Super painful.

Example Sentence: That workout was excruciatingly tough!

Meaning: Boring to the max.

Example Sentence: That lecture was excruciatingly long, I could barely stay awake.