Definitions for torturous
ˈtɔr tʃər əstor·tur·ous

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1. agonizing, agonising, excruciating, harrowing, torturing, torturous, torturesomeadjective

   extremely painful

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. torturousadjective

   Of or pertaining to torture.

2. torturousadjective

   Painful, excruciating, torturing.

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1. torturous

   Torturous is an adjective that describes something extremely unpleasant, painful, or distressful and appears to last an unbearable length of time. It often suggests a sense of physical or psychological suffering and torment. It can also refer to a situation or process that is complicated and frustratingly difficult to deal with or accomplish.

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1. Torturousadjective

   involving, or pertaining to, torture

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1. Torturous

   Torturous vs. Tortuous -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Torturous and Tortuous.

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce torturous?

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How to say torturous in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of torturous in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of torturous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of torturous in a Sentence

1. Pope Francis:

   If you don't get the information to the families, it's just torturous.

2. Libby Schaaf:

   Reports that these were part of exercise equipment do not remove nor excuse their torturous and terrorizing effects, we are all responsible for knowing the history and present day reality of lynchings, hate crimes and racial violence. Objects that invoke such terror will not be tolerated in Oakland's public spaces.

3. Pradip Subba:

   Waiting for help is more torturous than doing this ourselves, our hands are the only machine right now.

4. Sean McVay:

   It's an incredible honor to be here, it's also torturous to have a team win a championship and then make you come the next morning to a press conference this early.

5. Jeff Fletcher:

   I would almost rather know he was gone, the wondering is torturous.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=torturous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Torturous
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torturous
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=torturous