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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Sean Rhine wakes up each day feeling stiff and achy for the first time in his life.
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Madeleine O'Neill, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
So while those promoting the consumption of unpasteurized dairy have set their sights on returning to a simpler time, all that raw milk is probably going to offer is an achy gut — or something much worse.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024
Back pain, achy joints, and foot discomfort come with the job, and clogs can promote ideal posture to help offset these issues.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Gone are the days of waking up with achy feet after racking up miles while sightseeing because the lightweight foam insoles of these shoes offer essential cushioning that provides all-day support.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
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Madeleine O'Neill, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
So while those promoting the consumption of unpasteurized dairy have set their sights on returning to a simpler time, all that raw milk is probably going to offer is an achy gut — or something much worse.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024
Back pain, achy joints, and foot discomfort come with the job, and clogs can promote ideal posture to help offset these issues.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Gone are the days of waking up with achy feet after racking up miles while sightseeing because the lightweight foam insoles of these shoes offer essential cushioning that provides all-day support.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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