Harrowing Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
harrowing
adjective
harrowing
/ˈherowɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of HARROWING
[more harrowing; most harrowing]
:
very painful or upsetting
- She gives a harrowing account/description of her illness.
- They escaped after several harrowing encounters with the enemy.
- a harrowing ordeal/experience
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— harrowingly
adverb
- a harrowingly honest description
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