Meaning & Definition of Tortured in English
Tortured
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɔːr.tʃərd/Part of Speech:
adjectiveMeaning and Definition of Tortured
1. Primary Definition
suffering severe pain or anguish
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: Experiencing intense physical or mental suffering.
Example Sentence: The tortured screams of the victim echoed through the night.
Definition: Subjected to severe pain, particularly as a punishment.
Example Sentence: He was tortured for information during the war.
Definition: Complicated or contorted; not straightforward.
Example Sentence: The plot of the movie was so tortured that it left many viewers confused.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English, from the Latin 'tortus' meaning 'twisted.'
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- tortured soul: a person who has experienced profound suffering or emotional pain.
- tortured artist: an artist who is understood to be in emotional or psychological distress, often reflected in their work.
Translations
- Spanish: torturado
- French: torturé
- German: gequält
- Russian: пытка
Related Words
- torture: the act of causing severe physical pain as a punishment or to force someone to do something.
- torment: severe physical or mental suffering.
Slang Meanings of tortured
Meaning: to feel intense emotional distress or anxiety.
Example Sentence: I've been totally tortured trying to decide what to wear to the party.
Meaning: to overthink or complicate a situation unnecessarily.
Example Sentence: Stop torturing yourself over that decision, just go for it!