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Definition of agony

agony

/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
ag · o · ny
Adverb:agonizingly
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Plural:agonies
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Adjective:agonizing
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agony Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Extreme, acute physical or mental suffering.

Example

"The injured marathon runner collapsed at the finish line in terrible agony."

2

The final stages or struggle preceding death or the collapse of something.

Example

"Historians have written extensively about the prolonged agony of the ancient empire before its final fall."

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• Rhymes for agony

• Nearby Words

agonized
agonizing
agonizingly
agony
agoraphobe
agoraphobia
agoraphobic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Old French and Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'agonia' (a struggle for victory in athletic games, or mental anguish), derived from 'agon' (an assembly, contest, or struggle).

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