- pronunciation:
- ae
g
ni
- features:
- Word History, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
agonies |
| definition: |
Agony is very terrible pain or suffering that does not go away quickly. Agony can be physical or emotional.
The wounded soldier cried out in agony.While her child was missing, the mother was in complete agony.- synonyms:
- distress, pain, suffering, wretchedness
- similar words:
- hurt, torture, trouble
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| related words: |
distress |
The word
agony comes from an ancient Greek word that means "a contest or struggle."