Synonyms of agonizingly

agonizingly

adverb

as in bitterly

with feelings of bitterness or grief

agonizingly made the decision to have her beloved cat put to sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bitterly
• sadly
• sorrowfully
• painfully
• hard
• mournfully
• sharply
• woefully
• harshly
• grievously
• lugubriously
• wretchedly
• unhappily
• regretfully
• dolorously
• inconsolably
• dolefully
• resentfully
• plaintively
• ruefully
• sorely
• severely
• wailfully
• hardly
• despairingly
• distressingly
• abjectly
• miserably
• drearily
• dismally
• dejectedly
• acutely
• disconsolately
• despondently
• dispiritedly
• cheerlessly
• darkly
• morosely
• joylessly
• somberly
• poignantly
• distressfully
• forlornly
• glumly
• sullenly
• blackly
• piercingly
• gloomily
• cruelly
• dourly
• pessimistically
• keenly
• mirthlessly
• hurtfully
• downheartedly
• ill
• crestfallenly
• low-spiritedly
• rancorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blissfully
• joyously
• joyfully
• happily
• gladly
• cheerfully
• gleefully
• merrily
• cheerily
• delightedly
• calmly
• easily
• lightly
• stoically
• casually
• lightheartedly
• gaily
• dispassionately
• indifferently
• blithely
• nonchalantly
• impassively
• unconcernedly
• well
• sunnily
• mirthfully
• good-naturedly
• favorably
• rejoicingly
• blithesomely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of agonizingly

Ireland agonizingly captures the everyday indignities and legal roadblocks that survivors may encounter. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

In the same way that the ball bounced off Darren Morris’ fingers and disappeared into the crowded Oregon bench, another chance to defeat a Power Four opponent slipped agonizingly through Boise State’s grasp on Saturday afternoon. — Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

Likewise, the film rewards patience with an agonizingly tender culminating shot — a reminder that some things must change while others linger in the amber of childhood. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

While court documents show there have been settlement discussions in some of the cases, some plaintiffs’ attorneys say the pace has been agonizingly slow—or nonexistent. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026

While court documents show there have been settlement discussions in some of the cases, some plaintiffs’ attorneys say the pace has been agonizingly slow — or nonexistent. — Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

Kreutzer’s approach is disquieting in its intimacy, keeping agonizingly close to Lucy’s real-time perspective. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Englert and McLeod are agonizingly shocked when Anastasia and Sasha, on separate ships, hear each others’ voices for the first time in months, and realize the depths of their longing. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026

After a scientific odyssey, Wilsey is agonizingly close to realizing his goal. — Damian Garde, STAT, 9 July 2026