achy
adjective
if a part of your body feels achy, you feel a pain there that is continuous but not very strong
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adjective
if a part of your body feels achy, you feel a pain there that is continuous but not very strong
a British spelling of agonizing
adjective
a chronic illness or chronic pain is serious and lasts for a long time. A serious illness or pain that lasts only for a short time is described as acute
adjective
if a part of your body feels heavy, it is not comfortable and you cannot move it easily
adjective
a part of your body that is inflamed is swollen, red, and painful because of an infection or injury
adjective
if you feel itchy, you have an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch it (=rub it with your nails)
adjective
painful and uncomfortable, usually as a result of an injury, infection, or too much exercise
adjective
if you are stiff, or if a part of your body is stiff, you feel pain in your muscles and cannot move easily
adjective
if a part of your body is tender, it has been injured and is painful when you touch it
adjective
if your chest or another part of your body feels tight, it feels as if it is being squeezed
adverb
adverb
in a way that causes most pain or problems
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