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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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
There are several ways to relieve period cramps when that achy or painful feeling arrives.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 May 2025
If your hands ever get achy after a hard day's work or just the passage of the years, the Bob & Brad hand massager is designed to provide a professional hand treatment at home.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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