Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dull-ache
Noun
/dʌl eɪk/
Definition
A type of pain that is not sharp but persistent and aching.
Examples
- After a long day of work, I experienced a dull-ache in my lower back.
- The dull-ache in her head made it difficult to concentrate on her studies.
Meaning
Dull-ache refers to a continuous discomfort that is more of an annoyance than an intense pain. It doesn’t have the piercing quality of sharp pain but can be equally bothersome.
Synonyms
- Throbbing pain
- Constant pain
- Ache
- Discomfort
