excruciatingly
|ex-cru-ci-at-ing-ly|
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/ɪkˈskruːʃiˌeɪtɪŋli/
(excruciating)
intense pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'excruciating' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'excruciare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'cruciare' meant 'to crucify or torture.'
Historical Evolution
'excruciare' transformed into the English word 'excruciate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'excruciating' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to torture or torment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intensely painful or severe.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in an extremely painful or intense manner.
The wait for the results was excruciatingly long.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 15:06