GRUELING

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

Example:

set a punishing pace

Synonyms:

arduous; backbreaking; grueling; gruelling; hard; heavy; laborious; operose; punishing; toilsome

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

effortful (requiring great physical effort)

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