Synonyms of achy
15 similar words
Another word for achy is suffering. Other synonyms of achy are hurt, sore, aching, pained and smarting.
Synonyms and similar words for achy
adjectiveWith or suffering from aches; sore.
- achingThat aches; continuously painful; that causes pain.
- soreCausing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
- achesomeCharacterised or marked by aching; painful.
- raw
- hurtFeeling physical or emotional pain.
- hurtyCausing hurt; painful.
- painedIn pain, especially in an emotional sense.
- painfilledFilled with pain.
- painful
- smartingPainful, sore.
- sufferingExperiencing pain; characterized by suffering.
- tender
- tormented
- griefful archaicExpressing or full of grief; painful.
- smartful obsoletePainful.
Meaning of achy
- adjective With or suffering from aches; sore.
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