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,
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24 June 2026
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Early symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue and achy muscles.
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Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Symptoms include dull, achy or heavy pain in the pelvis; less commonly, pain can feel sharp and intense, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The on-sale, supremely supportive, shock-absorbing Max Cushioning Endeavour Canova Sneakers are achy feet’s dream, whether they’re worn for standing, walking, or running.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Early symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue and achy muscles.
—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Symptoms include dull, achy or heavy pain in the pelvis; less commonly, pain can feel sharp and intense, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
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 2 Jul. 2026.
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