adj
anguished
Anguished (adj) means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress. Example: “She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.”
adj
1
Showing or full of extreme suffering or distress.
"She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news."
"His anguished expression revealed how much the loss had hurt him."
How to use anguished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing someone (or their expression, cry, etc.) full of deep suffering.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more anguished
- Superlative
- most anguished
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Rhymes for anguished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
tarnished
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Frequently asked questions
What does “anguished” mean?
The word “anguished” means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress. In plain terms, describing someone (or their expression, cry, etc.) full of deep suffering.
How do you use “anguished” in a sentence?
Here is “anguished” used in a sentence: “She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.”
What part of speech is “anguished”?
“Anguished” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of anguished?
"anguished" (adj) means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress.
