gruelling
Gruelling (adj) means Extremely demanding, exhausting, or difficult to endure. Example: “She completed a gruelling marathon through the mountains.”
How to use gruelling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically or mentally punishing and exhausting.
British English spells it "gruelling"; American English usually drops one L to "grueling."
Word forms
more gruelling comparative, gruellings plural, most gruelling superlative
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She completed a _____ marathon through the mountains.
Etymology
From the verb gruel, meaning to exhaust or punish, itself derived from the noun gruel.
Rhymes for 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.
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