adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The dentist's drill caused excruciating pain.

Definition:extremely severe pain

From excruciating pain

Example:The prisoners endured excruciating torture from their tormentors.

Definition:causing extreme mental or physical suffering

From excruciating torture

Example:Waiting for the results was an excruciating patience for the applicant.

Definition:unbearable to endure

From excruciating patience

Example:The moment when the award was announced was an excruciating moment.

Definition:a very difficult or painful moment

From excruciating moment

Example:The surgery was a painful and excruciating experience.

Definition:something extremely painful or difficult to endure

From excruciating experience

Example:The excruciating wait for a response was maddening.

Definition:a long and difficult wait

From excruciating wait

Example:The meeting was excruciating boredom for everyone involved.

Definition:extremely boring and tedious

From excruciating boredom

Example:The political situation created an excruciating tension between the two countries.

Definition:extremely uncomfortable and stressful situation

From excruciating tension

Example:The excruciating process of recovery took months.

Definition:something that is extremely painful or difficult to endure

From excruciating process

Example:The doctor's excruciating examination revealed the tumor.

Definition:a very thorough and sometimes painful ordeal

From excruciating examination