Agony BAILEY LOGAN ZACK This Photo by Unknown

Agony BAILEY, LOGAN, ZACK

This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND. Definition: This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA. Agony; extreme physical or mental suffering

Latin: Agonia Etymology- Agonie transitioned to Agony Greek: ag nia which translates to "Struggle" Original meaning: outburst of emotion I. e. joy or delight or anger Roots and Bases Etymology: Middle English agonie "agony, " from Latin agonia (same meaning), from Greek agnia "struggle, " from agn "gathering, contest for a prize" 1 : intense pain of mind or body 2 : a strong sudden display of emotion: an agony of delight In ancient Greece a public gathering was called agn. Since the Greeks placed a high value on sports and athletics, there were always athletic events at gatherings on festival days. The struggle to win the prize in such contests came to be called agnia. This term came also to be used for any difficult physical struggle and then for the pain that went with it, physical or mental. Our English word agony, meaning "intense pain of mind or body, " comes from a word that originally meant a happy celebration.

Related Words: Affliction Curse Trial Ordeal Tribulation

Synonyms: Gehenna Murder Hell Horror Torment Misery Torture

Sentences Relating "She was in terrible agony after breaking her leg. " "The agony was killing him. " This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-ND. "The end of the movie was giving the viewers agony. "

"That agony hung on king and people alike, harsh and unending, violent and cruel, and evil. " Page 44. Beowulf The word agony relates to beowulf because the king and his men felt suffering and anguish through the story. They describe it as violent, harsh and evil.