punishingly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière extrêmement exigeante, difficile ou sévère ». Souvent utilisé pour décrire des efforts physiques, des conditions rudes ou une intensité qui éprouve les limites de quelqu'un.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that is extremely demanding, difficult, or severe.' It is often used to describe physical exertion, harsh conditions, or intense effort that tests one's limits.

1. In a punishing mannerC1formal

   In a way that causes great physical or mental hardship, difficulty, or exhaustion.

   de manière impitoyable

   • The marathon was punishingly difficult, with steep hills and extreme heat.
   • He worked punishingly long hours to meet the deadline.
   • The desert sun beat down punishingly on the travelers.

   Synonymesarduouslybrutallycruellydemandinglyharshlymercilesslyoppressivelyrigorouslyseverelystrenuously

   Antonymeseasilygentlylenientlylightlymildly