Excruciating
/ɪˈkskruʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(adj) Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing
Sentence Examples
Tom has been in excruciating pain.
Listening to the orator's incoherent ramblings was excruciating.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Waiting for the search and rescue team in the freezing cold was an ____ experience.