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Definition of achingly

achingly

/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ.li/
ach · ing · ly
Adjective:aching
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• adverb

1

To an extreme, poignant, or almost painful degree; intensely or deeply.

Example

"The film offers an achingly beautiful portrait of childhood memories in a rural village."

2

In a manner that involves or expresses a dull, continuous physical pain or emotional longing.

Example

"After hiking up the steep mountain trail, he stretched his legs achingly by the campfire."

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• Rhymes for achingly

• Nearby Words

achimenes
achiness
aching
achingly
achira
achoo
achy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'aching' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Old English verb 'acan', meaning to suffer continuous physical pain.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achingly
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