Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dull-ache
noun
/dʌl-eɪk/
Definition
A persistent, low-intensity pain that is not sharp or severe.
Examples
- After a long day of work, she felt a dull-ache in her lower back.
- He complained of a dull-ache in his knee after jogging.
- The medication helped relieve the dull-ache in her shoulder.
Meaning
Dull-ache refers to a type of discomfort that lingers without being intense. It often feels like a heavy or nagging sensation rather than a sharp pain.
Synonyms
- discomfort
- nagging pain
- chronic pain
- throbbing sensation
