torturous (Meaning)

Wordnet

torturous (s)

extremely painful

Webster

Involving, or pertaining to, torture.

The victim endured torturous interrogation techniques that left both physical and psychological scars.
The torturous maze of hallways in the ancient castle sent shivers down their spines.
The child's cries were a torturous reminder of the abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents.
The torturous process of healing from a broken heart seemed to drag on endlessly.
The torturous heat of the desert sun beat down upon them, threatening to exhaust them.
The torturous silence hung heavy in the air, broken only by the faint heartbeat of the prisoner.
The torturous screams of the wounded filled the battlefield, a haunting symphony of agony.
The torturous guilt and shame consumed her, driving her to the brink of madness.
The torturous road ahead seemed insurmountable, filled with obstacles and challenges.
The torturous realization dawned upon him that he had been betrayed by those he trusted most.

extremely painfulInvolving, or pertaining to, torture.

painful, harsh, cruel, bitter, severe, horrible, awful, excruciating, hurtful, grievous

tolerable, endurable, bearable, tolerable, pleasing, gratifying, sustainable, sweet, gratifying, sustainable

The victim endured torturous interrogation techniques that left both physical and psychological scars.

The torturous maze of hallways in the ancient castle sent shivers down their spines.

The child's cries were a torturous reminder of the abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents.

The torturous process of healing from a broken heart seemed to drag on endlessly.