English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

gruelling

0 synonyms and 0 antonyms for gruelling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Extremely demanding, exhausting, or difficult to endure.

We haven't recorded synonyms for gruelling yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.

How to use gruelling

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a gruelling schedule gruelling training

Etymology

From the verb gruel, meaning to exhaust or punish, itself derived from the noun gruel.

Full origin of gruelling →

Frequently asked questions

What does “gruelling” mean?

The word “gruelling” means extremely demanding, exhausting, or difficult to endure. In plain terms, physically or mentally punishing and exhausting.

How do you pronounce “gruelling”?

“Gruelling” is pronounced GROOR-lihng (/ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gruelling” in a sentence?

Here is “gruelling” used in a sentence: “She completed a gruelling marathon through the mountains.”

What part of speech is “gruelling”?

“Gruelling” is an adjective.

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of gruelling
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.