torturous — extremely painful, difficult, or unpleasant to endure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely painful, difficult, or unpleasant to endure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/
Example Sentences
- Watching my friend try to parallel park for 20 minutes was absolutely torturous.
- The torturous heat made everyone dream of ice cream and air conditioning.
- His torturous explanation of quantum physics put half the class to sleep.
torturous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/]
extremely painful, difficult, or unpleasant to endure
The hikers followed a tortuous mountain trail to reach the hidden waterfall.
The river followed a tortuous route through the valley. (🌀 Twists + 🛣️ Winding Path → Tortuous）
The tortuous trail looked dangerous, but the climbers reached the summit victorious.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tortura' meaning 'a twisting, torture,' derived from 'tortus' (twisted). The word originally described the physical act of twisting or wrenching something, which became associated with causing severe pain.
Breakdown
tort- (twisted, wrenched) + -ur- (action/result) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Watching my friend try to parallel park for 20 minutes was absolutely torturous.”
“The torturous heat made everyone dream of ice cream and air conditioning.”
“His torturous explanation of quantum physics put half the class to sleep.”
“The mountain climbers endured a torturous ascent through the storm.”
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