Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

achingly

/ˈeɪkɪŋli/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.15 in modern English

Syllables
aching-ly
IPA
/ˈeɪkɪŋli/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

So as to cause aching, especially heartache.

adv

In an aching manner; sorely.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English aching Middle English -ly English -ly English achingly From aching + -ly.

Inflected Forms

more achingly (comparative) most achingly (superlative)

Phrases

ear-achingly

Frequently Paired Words

ache ear-achingly heartachingly headachingly

Questions

How do you pronounce achingly?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɪŋli/.
What does achingly mean?
So as to cause aching, especially heartache.
Where does achingly come from?
Etymology tree English aching Middle English -ly English -ly English achingly From aching + -ly.

How to pronounce achingly

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