adjective
- exhausted or worn out, especially from physical exertion or hardship
Usage: chiefly British; past participle of 'gruel' used as an adjective
Examples
- After the marathon, the runners looked completely gruelled.
- The gruelled soldiers finally reached the camp at dawn.
- She felt gruelled after working double shifts all week.
- The gruelled team collapsed on the sidelines after the intense match.
- By the end of the expedition, everyone was gruelled and ready to rest.