anguished
Anguished (adj) means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress. Example: “She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.”
How to use anguished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing someone (or their expression, cry, etc.) full of deep suffering.
Word forms
more anguished comparative, most anguished superlative
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She let out an _____ cry when she heard the news.
Rhymes for anguished
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.