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agonizingly

Pronunciation: [ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋli]

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Learn how to use agonizingly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adverb) when something causes a lot of pain or discomfort, making it feel really hard to deal with. This can be about physical pain or even emotional feelings. It's like when you're waiting for something really important, and it feels so difficult that it hurts.

Example

She agonizingly waited for the test results, hoping for good news.

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The waiting wasn't agonizing; she felt calm and relaxed during the whole time.

Example

Did he feel agonizingly nervous before the big performance?

Context: “time”

(adverb) when something takes a very long time, making it feel much harder than normal. Imagine sitting in a room, and every minute feels like forever. It makes you feel restless or anxious.

Example

The meeting ended, and he realized it hadn't been agonizingly long.

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Her presentation was agonizingly short, leaving everyone wanting more.

Example

Did the minutes pass agonizingly slow during the lecture?

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Pronunciation: [ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋli]

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