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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Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt.
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
Long-haul flights can wreak havoc on circulation, often leaving travelers with swollen, achy feet and legs.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward?
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 June 2025
The Fiskars Four-Claw Weed Puller Tool is a great option for removing stubborn dandelions and thistle without leaving you with sore knees or an achy back afterwards.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
Long-haul flights can wreak havoc on circulation, often leaving travelers with swollen, achy feet and legs.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward?
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 June 2025
The Fiskars Four-Claw Weed Puller Tool is a great option for removing stubborn dandelions and thistle without leaving you with sore knees or an achy back afterwards.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 May 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 Jul. 2025.
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