Synonyms for

Achingly

Verb / ˈeɪkɪŋli: / Another word for achingly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Achingly means causing emotional pain or distress.

Synonyms & similar words

painfully agonizingly sorrowfully heartbreakingly mournfully wistfully longingly yearningly regretfully sadly woefully despondently grief-strickenly disconsolately dejectedly melancholily somberly morosely dolefully lamentably

Example sentences

  1. She felt achingly lonely after her dog passed away.
  2. He missed his family achingly while studying abroad.
  3. The breakup left her heart achingly empty.
  4. The sight of the abandoned puppy made her feel achingly sad.
  5. The soldier's letter to his wife was achingly emotional.

Quotes

  • But a lifetime of achingly empty nights was not what he deserved. - Ronlyn Domingue
  • The pain of losing someone you love is achingly unbearable. - Richard Paul Evans
  • Achingly beautiful was the sight of her in the morning light. - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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