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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Constructed with a padded memory foam insole, the boots are designed to prevent achy feet and provide long-lasting comfort.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Muscles and joints may feel achy, and skin may feel thinner and drier.3
Menopause causes several hormonal and bodily changes.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025
Your blistered, achy feet are begging you to take this quiz.
—Lex Goldstein, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
Weeding your lawn doesn’t have to take hours out of your day or leave you achy once you’re done.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Muscles and joints may feel achy, and skin may feel thinner and drier.3
Menopause causes several hormonal and bodily changes.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025
Your blistered, achy feet are begging you to take this quiz.
—Lex Goldstein, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
Weeding your lawn doesn’t have to take hours out of your day or leave you achy once you’re done.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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