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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

excruciating

/ɛksˈkrʊsiːeɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does excruciating mean?

adjective

Extremely painful or unpleasant; causing great suffering or distress. Used to describe something that is tedious or boring.

Example

"The excruciating wait for the concert to start was almost unbearable."

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