aching

adjective

ach·​ing ˈā-kiŋ How to pronounce aching (audio)
1
: that aches
an aching back
2
: causing or reflecting distress, deep emotion, or longing
aching country ballads

Examples of aching in a Sentence

another one of those aching country songs about a woman who done him wrong
Recent Examples on the Web This type of pain can be described as anything from sharp and throbbing to dull and aching. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 10 July 2024 Thousands travel to Angelus Temple, packing the streetcars and mobbing the doors, standing with aching feet in the hope of gaining admittance. Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024 Rough Beginnings Razvan's childhood was financially aching. Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 Whether the media of our time are meeting that need is an open and aching question. Ron Elving, NPR, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for aching 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English aking, from present participle of aken "to ache entry 1"

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aching was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Aching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aching. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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