Meaning
dying, agonizing
- in the throes of death; nearing death or extinction
- (figurative) nearing collapse, ruin, or the end of existence
In a sentence
Il veterinario cercò di salvare l'uccello agonizzante trovato per strada.
The vet tried to save the dying bird found on the street.
L'impero agonizzante non riusciva più a difendere i propri confini.
The dying empire could no longer defend its borders.
Il paziente non rimase agonizzante a lungo grazie alle cure palliative.
The patient did not stay in a dying state long thanks to palliative care.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| agonizzante | masculine · singular |
| agonizzante | feminine · singular |
| agonizzanti | masculine · plural |
| agonizzanti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literally 'in agony' in the medical sense of dying; in English 'agonizing' often means 'extremely painful', but 'agonizzante' primarily means 'dying'.