excruciating
adjective
extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing; torturing: excruciating pain.
excruciatingly
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a word derived from
excruciating.
Example Sentences
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I’m no Hallmarkie and refused to stand in excruciatingly long lines or post up hours early for major events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Prosser told AFP she will attend the hearing and spoke of the excruciatingly painful three years since her son's death on March 30, 2023.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
I’d love to understand why horror films that I find excruciatingly dull give others the heebie-jeebies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
The World Health Organization has described the process as "excruciatingly slow".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
“Yes,” said Hermione with a hollow smile, “but it would be excruciatingly painful.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
