agonizingly
Pronunciation: [ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋli]
Word
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.
Example
The waiting wasn't agonizing; she felt calm and relaxed during the whole time.
Example
Did he feel agonizingly nervous before the big performance?
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