aching

/ˈeɪkɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Experiencing or causing a continuous, dull pain.
    • The aching muscles after the workout were a good sign.
    • Her aching feet made her want to sit down.
    • He took medicine for his aching back.
  2. Feeling a strong emotional desire or longing.
    • His aching heart missed his childhood home.
    • She had an aching need to see her family again.
    • There was an aching emptiness in the room after she left.
noun
  1. A continuous, dull pain or discomfort.
    • The aching from the injury lasted for weeks.
    • She felt a deep aching in her bones.
    • The aching in his knees got worse in cold weather.
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