NYT Dictionary

AGONIZING

/ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounAG-o-niz-ingag-o-niz-ing · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Causing physical or mental agony.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

agonizingailsomeexcruciatinggroanfulhellishhurtfulbruisingpainablepainfulterrible

Antonyms

pleasantpleasing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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