agony (애-거-니 (강세: 애)) — extreme physical or mental suffering
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: extreme physical or mental suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæɡəni/
Korean meaning: 극심한 신체적 또는 정신적 고통
Korean pronunciation: 애-거-니 (강세: 애)
Example Sentences
- The student was in pure agony during the math exam, staring at problems that looked like alien hieroglyphs.
- My mom's agony was visible when she saw my room - it looked like a tornado had visited.
- The athlete collapsed in agony after pulling a muscle during the race.
agony
NOUN//ˈæɡəni//
extreme physical or mental suffering
Extreme physical and mental suffering
The irony of agony at her own ceremony
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'agonia' meaning struggle or contest, derived from 'agon' meaning struggle or fight. The word entered English through Latin and Old French, originally referring to a struggle or contest, later evolving to mean intense suffering or anguish.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The student was in pure agony during the math exam, staring at problems that looked like alien hieroglyphs.”
“My mom's agony was visible when she saw my room - it looked like a tornado had visited.”
“The athlete collapsed in agony after pulling a muscle during the race.”
“Waiting for the Wi-Fi to connect was pure agony for the internet-addicted teenager.”
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