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torturesome

/ˈtɔːr.tʃər.səm/

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adjective

/ˈtɔːr.tʃər.səm/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее причиняющий или характеризующийся пыткой или сильной болью.

An obsolete adjective meaning causing or characterized by torture or severe pain.

  1. Extremely painfulC2formal

    Causing intense physical or mental suffering.

    ruМучительный

    • The torturesome pain from the injury kept him awake all night.
    • She described the experience as torturesome and unbearable.
    • The patient endured a torturesome recovery process.

    Synonymsagonizingexcruciatingharrowingseveretorturousunbearable

    Antonymscomfortingpainlesspleasurablesoothing

Forms
  • more torturesome comparative form
  • most torturesome superlative form