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agonizingly

/ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ.li/
(UK: agonisingly)
ag · o · niz · ing · ly
Adjective:agonizing
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• adverb

1

To an unbearably intense, frustrating, or intolerable degree (often modifying adjectives such as 'slow', 'close', or 'long').

Example

"The final minutes before the exam results were posted passed agonizingly slowly."

2

In a manner that causes extreme physical or mental pain, distress, or suffering.

Example

"The patient shifted agonizingly in bed while waiting for the pain medication to take effect."

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• Nearby Words

agonize
agonized
agonizing
agonizingly
agony
agoraphobe
agoraphobia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'agonizing' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root ultimately traces back to Ancient Greek 'agōn' (a contest, struggle, or public assembly), which evolved via Late Latin 'agonia' to signify intense mental or physical suffering.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agonizingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agonizingly
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