achy

[ey-kee] / ˈeɪ ki /

ADJECTIVE

painful

Synonyms

WEAK

aching hurtful hurting nagging raw smarting sore stinging tender throbbing

Example Sentences

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Among this year’s participants was WSJ’s achy, blistered Xavier Martinez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I liken this to waiting in line for a rollercoaster: Hours of anticipation and achy legs for a three-minute rush.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

That amount that typically would leave him feeling achy and sluggish the day after.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

Some of that has to do with his achy body.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

My feet get all achy, and my eyes start to sting from doing nothing but staring.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender