agonisingly

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Agonisingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Senses:

Used to describe an action or situation that causes extreme physical or emotional pain
Used to describe something that is frustratingly slow or difficult

Sample Sentences:

The athlete stretched agonisingly before the race, trying to alleviate his muscle stiffness.
She waited agonisingly for the phone call that would determine her eligibility for the job.
The car moved agonisingly slowly through the heavy traffic.
The suspenseful movie had the audience on the edge of their seats, with each scene building agonisingly towards the climax.