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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That's thanks to the shock-absorbing foam that's brilliantly placed to ensure equal weight distribution with every stride (aka: no sore heels, achy toes, or stinging arches ruining your day).
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Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
They’re designed to help alleviate achy arches, sore balls of the feet, and raw cuts on your toes.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Shot in black and white, this portrait of a people is affecting and achy.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Remember to pack an all-weather wardrobe (including rain gear) and plenty of golf balls, as well as the menthol salve of your choice for achy joints.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
They’re designed to help alleviate achy arches, sore balls of the feet, and raw cuts on your toes.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Shot in black and white, this portrait of a people is affecting and achy.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Remember to pack an all-weather wardrobe (including rain gear) and plenty of golf balls, as well as the menthol salve of your choice for achy joints.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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 31 Mar. 2025.
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