Meaning
Extreme pain or anguish.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
14th century, via Old French and Latin from Ancient Greek ἀγωνία (agōnía, “emulation, competition, struggle”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”). Specifically of the struggle that precedes death (mortal agony) from the 1540s. By surface analysis, agon + -y. The sense of "extreme pain" from c. 1600.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
ecstasyanalgesiablisspleasure
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: