Definition & Meaning of "excruciating"in English

excruciating

causing extreme pain or discomfort

afflictive

agonizing

harrowing

painful

torturous

Examples

The excruciating pain in his leg made every step a challenge after the accident.

causing or involving extreme intensity

deep

extreme

fierce

grave

intense

Examples

He woke up with excruciating pain in his back.

Lexical Tree

excruciatingly

excruciating

excruciate

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