Achiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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achiest

 

[ ˈeɪ.ki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pain, discomfort

Achy refers to a feeling of dull pain or discomfort in a certain area of the body. It is often used to describe sensations that are less severe than sharp pain.

Synonyms

hurt, painful, sore, uncomfortable

Examples of usage

  • After the workout, my muscles felt achy.
  • She woke up with an achy back after sleeping on a hard surface.
  • I often feel achy when I have the flu.
  • His joints were achy from the cold weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "achiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais dolorido

🇮🇳 सबसे दर्दनाक

🇩🇪 am schmerzhaftesten

🇮🇩 paling menyakitkan

🇺🇦 найболючіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej bolesny

🇯🇵 最も痛い

🇫🇷 le plus douloureux

🇪🇸 el más doloroso

🇹🇷 en acı

🇰🇷 가장 고통스러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر إيلامًا

🇨🇿 nejbolestivější

🇸🇰 najbolestnejší

🇨🇳 最痛苦

🇸🇮 najbolj boleč

🇮🇸 verst sársauki

🇰🇿 ең ауыры

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მტკივნეული

🇦🇿 ən ağrılı

🇲🇽 el más doloroso

Etymology

The term 'achy' is derived from the Old English word 'ac' meaning 'to ache' and 'aercan' which means 'to suffer'. The word has evolved in usage over the centuries, consolidating the meaning of a dull, persistent pain that does not have the sharp intensity of acute pain. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *akō, which relates to an aching or throbbing feeling. Over time, it has become a common descriptor in English for various forms of musculoskeletal discomfort, reflecting both physical feelings and broader emotional or mental states of discomfort.