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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However, as mattresses age and their materials break down, uneven sleeping surfaces and poor support can force your body into unnatural positions, often leading to stiff, sore or achy joints in the morning. —
Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Stanton is still managing his tennis elbows, but those achy joints haven’t stopped him from having a solid spring. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 But there are a few other reasons why your body feels more achy when outdoor temperatures drop. —Alyssa Ages, Outside, 22 Feb. 2026 The doctor said people who aren't in good shape should not shovel snow, and even those who are in shape often suffer from achy backs, shoulders and legs. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for achy
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Stanton is still managing his tennis elbows, but those achy joints haven’t stopped him from having a solid spring. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 But there are a few other reasons why your body feels more achy when outdoor temperatures drop. —Alyssa Ages, Outside, 22 Feb. 2026 The doctor said people who aren't in good shape should not shovel snow, and even those who are in shape often suffer from achy backs, shoulders and legs. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for achy
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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