Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
achy
Adjective
/ˈeɪ.ki/
Definition
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain.
Examples
- After a long day of gardening, her muscles felt achy.
- He woke up feeling achy after a night of poor sleep.
- She took some medicine to relieve her achy joints.
Meaning
The term ‘achy’ refers to a feeling of discomfort in the body characterized by a continuous or recurring pain that is not sharp but rather a dull ache.
Synonyms
- painful
- sore
- discomforting
- uncomfortable
- throbbing
