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
Recent Examples on the Web
Helping with achy muscles as well as spasms, topical CBD solutions have been a great over the counter relief, especially in comparison to taking regular pain relievers.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
The symptoms of measles generally appear about seven to 21 days after exposure and include a high fever, cough, runny nose, blotchy rash, feeling run-down or achy and red, watery eyes.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Often, the type of knee pain—which can crop up at the front under your kneecap, along the side, or in the muscles surrounding the joint—that occurs with aging tends to be dull and achy.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 14 Feb. 2024
Any shoes made of leather or suede should sit this one out (think: blisters and achy feet).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
Not only can PsA symptoms—like achy joints, a stiff back, or swollen fingers and toes—keep you up, but itchy rashes can do the same, since up to 90% of people with PsA also have the skin condition psoriasis.1
There’s a psychological component here too.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Feb. 2024
On Target Relieve achy muscles with a Theragun massage gun, which comes with four attachments and has five speeds to work through knots, ease tension, and speed up recovery.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
An achy feeling typically crops up about 12–24 hours after exercising.
—Lauren Del Turco, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
These plush fleece house slippers will give achy feet a soothing end to a long day.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
The symptoms of measles generally appear about seven to 21 days after exposure and include a high fever, cough, runny nose, blotchy rash, feeling run-down or achy and red, watery eyes.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Often, the type of knee pain—which can crop up at the front under your kneecap, along the side, or in the muscles surrounding the joint—that occurs with aging tends to be dull and achy.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 14 Feb. 2024
Any shoes made of leather or suede should sit this one out (think: blisters and achy feet).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
Not only can PsA symptoms—like achy joints, a stiff back, or swollen fingers and toes—keep you up, but itchy rashes can do the same, since up to 90% of people with PsA also have the skin condition psoriasis.1
There’s a psychological component here too.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Feb. 2024
On Target Relieve achy muscles with a Theragun massage gun, which comes with four attachments and has five speeds to work through knots, ease tension, and speed up recovery.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
An achy feeling typically crops up about 12–24 hours after exercising.
—Lauren Del Turco, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above
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