achy

achy

adj \ˈā-kē\

ach·i·erach·i·est

Definition of ACHY

: afflicted with aches <feeling tired and achy>

— ach·i·ness noun

Examples of ACHY

1. <unable to play in tomorrow's football game because of an achy right knee>

First Known Use of ACHY

1875

Related to ACHY

Synonyms: aching, painful, afflictive, hurting, nasty, sore

Antonyms: indolent, painless

Related Words: agonizing, excruciating, torturous; damaging, deleterious, detrimental, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; raw, tender; bleeding, burning, chafing, cramping, festering; itching, nagging, pinching, pricking, prickling, smarting, stinging; inflamed (also enflamed), swollen; grievous, severe, threatening, wounding

Near Antonyms: curative, healing, helping, remedial

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Rhymes with ACHY

braky, cakey, flaky, laky, shaky, snaky