Agonal (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to or associated with agony (especially death agonies).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient's agonal breathing was a clear indication that the end was near.
- The doctor struggled to distinguish between the agonal gasps and the patient's attempts to speak.
- The agonal phase of the dying process was marked by intense physical suffering.
- Witnesses described the agonal cries of the victim as haunting and unforgettable.
- The agonal state of the patient was a grim reminder of the gravity of the situation.