Punishing — Meaning and Usage
Main Definitions
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Very difficult and exhausting.
Describes something that requires a lot of effort and leaves a person tired.
Example: a punishing training schedule. -
Damaged due to rough conditions.
Used when something suffers harm due to harsh or demanding treatment.
Example: The boat was punishingly battered by the storm. -
Severe or intense.
Refers to situations, speeds, or conditions that are extremely demanding or harsh.
Example Sentences
- The runners faced a punishing mountain course.
- The sun's punishing heat made the work almost unbearable.
“Punishing” emphasizes extreme difficulty, intensity, or the potential to cause exhaustion or wear.
Grammar Notes
- Part of speech: adjective
- Related forms: punishingly (adverb), punish (verb)
Author’s summary: The word “punishing” describes something extremely hard, exhausting, or damaging due to its severity or roughness.
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