achingly

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adverb

So as to cause aching, especially heartache.

“achingly beautiful”

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Meanings

adverbachingly (comparative more achingly, superlative most achingly)

comparative more achingly · superlative most achingly

  1. So as to cause aching, especially heartache.

    achingly beautiful

  2. In an aching manner; sorely.

Origin

From aching + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

achingly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/achingly

MLA

“achingly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/achingly. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “achingly,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/achingly.

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