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gruelling
adjective
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Divide gruelling into syllables:

gru · elling

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:

elusivedemandingroughherculeangruelingproblematictiringformidableintricatefierce
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Antonyms for gruelling:

excitinggenialgratifyingterrificenjoyablesecuremarvellousmagnificentpleasantfelicitous
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