achingly
|ach-ing-ly|
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/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ.li/
(aching)
deep emotional pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achingly' originates from the word 'ache,' which comes from Old English 'acan,' meaning 'to suffer pain.'
Historical Evolution
'acan' transformed into the Middle English word 'aken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ache.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suffer pain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing or expressing deep emotional pain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes or expresses a deep, often emotional, pain.
The movie was achingly beautiful, leaving the audience in tears.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 02:51