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- [ag-uh-nahy-zing]
- /ˈæg əˌnaɪ zɪŋ/
- /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
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- [ag-uh-nahy-zing]
- /ˈæg əˌnaɪ zɪŋ/
Definitions of agonizingly word
- adjective agonizingly accompanied by, filled with, or resulting in agony or distress: We spent an agonizing hour waiting to hear if the accident had been serious or not. 1
- noun agonizingly In an agonizing manner; in a way that causes agony. 1
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Origin of agonizingly
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; agonize + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Agonizingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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agonizingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
agonizingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agonizingly
adv agonizingly
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb agonizingly
- unbearable — not bearable; unendurable; intolerable.
- worryingly — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- heartbreakingly — causing intense anguish or sorrow.
Antonyms for agonizingly
adv agonizingly
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- unenthusiastically — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
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