torturous
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle English torterous, from Anglo-Norman torturous, from Old French tortureus, from Latin tortūra.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɔːt͡ʃəɹəs/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Hyphenation: tor‧tur‧ous
Adjective
[edit]torturous (comparative more torturous, superlative most torturous)
- Of or pertaining to torture.
- Painful, excruciating, torturing.
Usage notes
[edit]- Sometimes confused with tortuous.
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