adj.
Pronunciation: ' to ̇ rch-r ə s, ' to ̇ r-ch ə -
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 a : causing torture < torturous inquisitions> b : very unpleasant or painful <a torturous day> < torturous self-doubts>
2 : painfully difficult or slow <the torturous course of the negotiations>
– tor · tur · ous · ly adverb