gruelling

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely demanding, tough, or hard.

  - "The marathon was a gruelling experience."
  - "The gruelling training regime prepared them for the competition."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

backbreaking , exhausting

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gruelling
muleing , rueing , newing

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Variants

List of all variants of gruelling that leads to same result
grueling , gruelingly , gruelling

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Etymology

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From Middle English gruelen to grind, gnaw, or torment.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gruelling' is often used in the context of marathons, ultra-marathons, and other endurance sports.

2. The longest marathon in the world, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, covers over 160 kilometers and is considered one of the most gruelling races in the world.

3. The term 'gruelling' is also used in the context of military training and survival situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Endurance: The ability to withstand difficult or challenging conditions.

2. Perseverance: The ability to continue in spite of obstacles or difficulties.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gruelling' is often used to describe challenging experiences or situations, such as long journeys, battles, or training regimens.

How to Memorize "gruelling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tough, grueling workout session at the gym. Visualize yourself pushing through the pain and exhaustion to complete the workout.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gruelling' with the feeling of exhaustion or extreme effort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'G-R-U-E-L-L-I-N-G' to remember the meaning: 'G' for grueling, 'R' for demanding, 'U' for exhausting, 'E' for enduring, 'L' for laborious, 'L' for long, and 'I' for intense.

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