gruelling
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for gruelling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely demanding, exhausting, or difficult to endure.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
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.
