grueling — extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 극도로 힘들고 지치게 하는, 혹독한
Korean pronunciation: **그루**얼링
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
A hiker faces a grueling mountain climb with exhaustion
Grueling competition requires fueling dreams of ruling!
🎤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.'
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📝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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