achier; achiest
: afflicted with aches
feeling tired and achy
achiness
noun
Examples of achy in a Sentence
unable to play in tomorrow's football game because of an achy right knee
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Stanton is still managing his tennis elbows, but those achy joints haven’t stopped him from having a solid spring.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
But there are a few other reasons why your body feels more achy when outdoor temperatures drop.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside, 22 Feb. 2026
The doctor said people who aren't in good shape should not shovel snow, and even those who are in shape often suffer from achy backs, shoulders and legs.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Magnesium has a calming effect in addition to relieving tight or achy muscles, while argan, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils set out to deeply nourish and soften skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
But there are a few other reasons why your body feels more achy when outdoor temperatures drop.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside, 22 Feb. 2026
The doctor said people who aren't in good shape should not shovel snow, and even those who are in shape often suffer from achy backs, shoulders and legs.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Magnesium has a calming effect in addition to relieving tight or achy muscles, while argan, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils set out to deeply nourish and soften skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for achy
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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