Grueling

Pronunciation: /ˈɡruː.lɪŋ/

Definitions of grueling

adjective extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting

Example Sentences

A1 The hike up the hill was grueling for the beginners.

A2 The grueling exam lasted for three hours.

B1 She found the grueling training sessions to be exhausting but rewarding.

B2 The grueling schedule of back-to-back meetings left him feeling drained.

C1 The grueling process of writing a dissertation required months of research and analysis.

C2 The grueling physical demands of the marathon pushed her to her limits.

Examples of grueling in a Sentence

formal The grueling process of obtaining a PhD requires years of dedicated research and writing.

informal The hike up the mountain was so grueling, I thought I wouldn't make it to the top.

slang The workout session was absolutely grueling, but I feel so accomplished now.

figurative Dealing with her constant criticism was a grueling experience that took a toll on my mental health.

Grammatical Forms of grueling

• past tense: grueled
• plural: gruelings
• comparative: more grueling
• superlative: most grueling
• present tense: grueling
• future tense: will be grueling
• perfect tense: have grueled
• continuous tense: is grueling
• singular: grueling
• positive degree: grueling
• infinitive: to gruel
• gerund: grueling
• participle: grueled

Origin and Evolution of grueling

First Known Use: 1852 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'grueling' originated from the Old English word 'greowian' meaning to grow or increase. It later evolved to 'gruel' in Middle English referring to a thin porridge or broth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'grueling' shifted in meaning from physically demanding or exhausting to encompassing any task or situation that is extremely difficult or challenging.