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- [groo-uh-ling, groo-ling]
- /ˈgru ə lɪŋ, ˈgru lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [groo-uh-ling, groo-ling]
- /ˈgru ə lɪŋ, ˈgru lɪŋ/
Definitions of gruelingly word
- adjective gruelingly exhausting; very tiring; arduously severe: the grueling Boston marathon. 1
- noun gruelingly any trying or exhausting procedure or experience. 1
- noun gruelingly Alternative spelling of gruellingly. 1
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Origin of gruelingly
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; slang gruel punishment (noun), punish (v.) + -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Gruelingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gruelingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
gruelingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gruelingly
adv gruelingly
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb gruelingly
- cumbersomely — In a cumbersome way.
- cumbrously — In a cumbrous manner.
- exhaustingly — In an exhausting manner.
Antonyms for gruelingly
adv gruelingly
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- unenthusiastically — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
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