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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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
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Giving those short bursts of reps your all requires tons of focus—the last thing on your mind mid-sprint or squat should be achy feet.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 July 2025
Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Recent posts include a reel on how to properly spray mosquito repellent, a comic on how to intervene when someone is harassed or attacked, and feel-good exercises for sore, achy feet.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 July 2025
Giving those short bursts of reps your all requires tons of focus—the last thing on your mind mid-sprint or squat should be achy feet.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 July 2025
Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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