Torturous

Synonyms of torturous

• agonizing
• painful
• excruciating

Antonyms of torturous

• comfortable
• pleasant
• enjoyable

Collocations of torturous

torturous pain

Frequency: 70 %

The torturous pain in her back made it difficult for her to move.

torturous wait

Frequency: 60 %

The torturous wait for the test results seemed to drag on forever.

torturous experience

Frequency: 50 %

The haunted house provided a truly torturous experience for those brave enough to enter.

torturous journey

Frequency: 45 %

The hikers faced a torturous journey through the rugged mountains.

Idiomatic Expressions for torturous

• Phrase: torturous wait
  Meaning: a period of time that feels long and unbearable
  Usage: The hours spent waiting for the test results were torturous for the anxious students.