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torturesome en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• tôr'chərsəm rhotic
• /ˈtɔɹtʃəɹsəm/ rhotic
• /ˈtɔːtʃəsəm/ non-rhotic

Etymology

From torture + -some.

Meanings

1. Characterised or marked by torture; torturous.
   • Instead of being a palate-tingling delight, these complex-carbohydrate foods in their natural state are a torturesome affair. 2012, Douglas Graham, The 80/10/10 Diet:
   • I was able to make a grab at the center rope with my toes. After a torturesome struggle, I pulled myself upright again. I hung there for a few seconds, then turned to see my Braves shouting encouragement and sending up birdlike wails. 2000, Steven Siebert, Cleopatra's Needle:

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