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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Medical Conditions Certain medical conditions cause the body to feel achy.
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Use them for post-workout recovery and to soothe any achy muscles.
—Emilia Benton, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2024
These remedies involve using plants with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties to soothe sore, achy gums and painful teeth.16
Garlic
A staple in kitchens worldwide, garlic may temporarily relieve tooth pain and protect against cavities and gum disease.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Tea tree oil can also reduce inflammation and swelling, temporarily soothing an achy tooth.20
To use tea tree oil, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil, like coconut or olive oil, and apply a small amount to your painful tooth with a cotton ball or swab.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Use them for post-workout recovery and to soothe any achy muscles.
—Emilia Benton, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2024
These remedies involve using plants with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties to soothe sore, achy gums and painful teeth.16
Garlic
A staple in kitchens worldwide, garlic may temporarily relieve tooth pain and protect against cavities and gum disease.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Tea tree oil can also reduce inflammation and swelling, temporarily soothing an achy tooth.20
To use tea tree oil, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil, like coconut or olive oil, and apply a small amount to your painful tooth with a cotton ball or swab.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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