agony
Translation
agony, extreme pain
Examples
He was in agony after the accident.
He was in agony after the accident.
She suffered the agony of waiting for news.
She suffered the agony of waiting for news.
Grammar Patterns
in agony in a state of extreme pain He was in agony after the accident.
the agony of (sth.) the extreme pain of (sth.) She suffered the agony of waiting for news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pain, suffering, torment; Antonyms: pleasure, comfort, ecstasy
Etymology
From Greek 'agōnia' meaning 'a struggle for victory', from 'agōn' meaning 'contest'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'agony' of defeat in a major contest or 'agōn'.