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excruciatingly

/ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ.li/
ex · cru · ci · at · ing · ly
Adjective:excruciating
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• adverb

1

To an extreme, unbearable, or intensely frustrating degree.

Example

"The afternoon lecture was excruciatingly slow, and several students struggled to stay awake."

2

In a manner that causes intense, agonizing physical or mental pain.

Example

"His injured knee throbbed excruciatingly after the long hike down the mountain."

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• Nearby Words

excretion
excretory
excruciating
excruciatingly
excursion
excusable
excusably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'excruciating' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root derives from the Latin verb 'excruciare' ('to torment or torture severely'), literally meaning 'to crucify' from 'ex-' (thoroughly) and 'crux' (cross).

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