CEFR B2

achy

adjective

Meaning

Experiencing a dull, continuous pain in a part of the body.

Examples

I woke up with an achy back after sleeping on the uncomfortable sofa.
The flu left me feeling feverish and achy all over.

Synonyms: sore, tender, stiff, throbbing

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achy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪki/

Definition

Experiencing a dull, continuous pain in a part of the body.

Examples

I woke up with an achy back after sleeping on the uncomfortable sofa.
The flu left me feeling feverish and achy all over.
She took a warm bath to soothe her achy muscles after the long hike.

Synonyms of achy

Words with a similar meaning to achy:

sore
tender
stiff
throbbing

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