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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Now, what tired, achy, occasionally dyspeptic middle-aged person doesn’t like the sound of that?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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

Some of that has to do with his achy body.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

"I don't remember letting myself feel achy or negative in any way."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

He felt achy, like he’d been running, and all his muscles were used up.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste