Torturous

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔrtʃərəs/

Definitions of torturous

adjective causing great physical or mental suffering

Example Sentences

A1 The long and torturous journey through the forest finally led them to safety.

A2 The torturous heat made it difficult to concentrate on their work.

B1 The torturous process of waiting for the test results was unbearable.

B2 The torturous decision of whether to stay or leave weighed heavily on her mind.

C1 The torturous memories of the war haunted him for years.

C2 The torturous pain of losing a loved one never truly goes away.

Examples of torturous in a Sentence

formal The prisoner endured a torturous interrogation process.

informal That workout was absolutely torturous!

slang I can't believe how torturous that movie was to sit through.

figurative The wait for the test results felt like a torturous eternity.

Grammatical Forms of torturous

• past tense: tortured
• plural: torturous
• comparative: more torturous
• superlative: most torturous
• present tense: tortures
• future tense: will torture
• perfect tense: has tortured
• continuous tense: is torturing
• singular: torturous
• positive degree: torturous
• infinitive: to torture
• gerund: torturing
• participle: torturing

Origin and Evolution of torturous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torturous' originates from the Latin word 'tortuosus', which means full of twists or turns.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'torturous' has evolved to encompass not just physical twisting or turning, but also mental or emotional suffering. It is now commonly used to describe something that causes extreme pain or anguish.