agony
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"I was scared to go to sleep and was in constant agony."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The headlines have been unrelieved agony for Mr. Bonta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Romanian filmmaker’s stoic drama is designed to provoke viewers in opposite directions, snaring them in waiting traps and causing them to concede in agony, “You have a point!”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
For Doe and other accusers, those public honors brought private agony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
It was an historical subject, painted at my father’s desire, and represented Caroline Beaufort in an agony of despair, kneeling by the coffin of her dead father.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
But tragedy, an exploration of human misery, dates back to the Greeks and expresses agonies as old as our species.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
“It’s this tight knot of agonies, and humiliations, and social problems, and this is experienced by millions of us in the richest country in the history of the world.”
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025
Gary Lineker, who will leave Match of the Day at the end of this season, BBC News understands, has been the steady hand who guided millions of fans through football's agonies and ecstasies.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024
This one has a hose attached to a motor that slowly lowers the oxygen level to mimic, as faithfully as possible, the agonies of fitful sleep at extreme altitude: headaches, dry mouth, cerebral malaise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
Roderigo rent his chains asunder manfully, and Hugo died in agonies of remorse and arsenic, with a wild, “Ha! Ha!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing agony
Hatchet
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Boy: Tales of Childhood
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad," Vocabulary from the biography
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
