agonisingly
|ag-o-nis-ing-ly|
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/ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋli/
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/ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋli/
(agonising)
causing great pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agonisingly' originates from the Greek word 'agōn,' which meant 'contest' or 'struggle.'
Historical Evolution
'agōn' transformed into the Latin word 'agonia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agony,' from which 'agonisingly' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a contest or struggle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing great pain or distress.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes great physical or mental pain.
She waited agonisingly for the test results.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 10:36