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torturously

/ˈtɔːr.tʃɚ.əs.li/
tor · tur · ous · ly
Adjective:torturous
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• adverb

1

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

Example

"The marathon runners climbed the steep mountain pass torturously under the scorching midday sun."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'torturously' with 'tortuously': 'torturously' means in a manner that inflicts extreme pain or agony, whereas 'tortuously' means in a winding, twisting, or overly complex manner.

• Nearby Words

tortured
torturer
torturous
torturously
tory
tosh
toss

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'torturous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back via Old French to Late Latin 'tortura' (a twisting, torment), from the past participle of 'torquere' (to twist).

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