grueling — extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- After the grueling 12-hour study session, my brain felt like melted cheese.
- The grueling job interview included solving math problems while doing push-ups.
- Medical school requires four years of grueling study and dedication.
grueling
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/]
extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting
The grueling desert march pushed the soldiers past their limits.
Grueling competition requires fueling dreams of ruling!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'gruel,' which comes from Old French 'gruel' meaning a thin liquid food made from grain. The suffix '-ing' transforms it into an adjective meaning 'causing exhaustion like eating thin gruel would.'
Breakdown
gruel (thin liquid food/to exhaust) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = grueling (exhausting)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the grueling 12-hour study session, my brain felt like melted cheese.”
“The grueling job interview included solving math problems while doing push-ups.”
“Medical school requires four years of grueling study and dedication.”
“The grueling mountain climb tested every muscle in my body.”
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