gruelling
adjectiveHow many syllables in gruelling?
There are 2 syllables in the word gruelling.How to pronounce gruelling:
Definition of gruelling:
- gruelling (adjective):
- extremely severe or tiring
- trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion punishing
- adjective. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort.
Synonyms for gruelling:
annoying
arduous
backbreaking
brutal
challenging
complicated
crushing
demanding
difficult
effortful
elusive
exacting
exhausting
fatiguing
fierce
formidable
grinding
grueling
hairy
hard
harsh
heavy
hellacious
herculean
intricate
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Antonyms for gruelling:
agreeable
amusing
beaut
beezer
bonzer
brill
brilliant
capital
champion
comfortable
comfy
congenial
cool
corking
cosy
cozy
cracking
cushy
delectable
delicious
delightful
delightsome
diverting
ducky
easy
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