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- [ag-uh-nee]
- /ˈæg ə ni/
- /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ag-uh-nee]
- /ˈæg ə ni/
Definitions of agony word
- uncountable noun agony Agony is great physical or mental pain. 3
- noun agony acute physical or mental pain; anguish 3
- noun agony the suffering or struggle preceding death 3
- noun agony relating to or advising on personal problems about which people have written to the media 3
- noun agony very great mental or physical pain 3
- noun agony death pangs 3
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Origin of agony
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English agonye (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin agōnia < Greek, equivalent to agṓn agon + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Agony
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agony popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
agony usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agony
noun agony
- torture — the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty.
- torment — to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain: to be tormented with violent headaches.
- misery — wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
- woe — grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description.
- passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
Antonyms for agony
noun agony
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
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