agony
Translation
agony, extreme pain, anguish
Examples
He was in agony after breaking his leg.
He was in agony after breaking his leg.
She went through the agony of waiting for news.
She went through the agony of waiting for news.
Grammar Patterns
in agony to be in great pain He was in agony after breaking his leg.
the agony of (sth./-ing) the great pain of (sth.) She went through the agony of waiting for news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pain, suffering, torment, anguish; Antonyms: pleasure, comfort, ecstasy
Etymology
From Greek 'agōnia', meaning 'struggle for victory', as in the Olympic games.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'agony' is the noun form of the feeling you have when you 'agonize' over something.