Ailing and Achy

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.
Usage example: he was ailing from some sort of infection in his eye that made it look all red and puffy

Achy and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Achy" instead an adjective "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Achy

Achy adjective - Causing or feeling bodily pain.
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Ailing and achy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead an adjective "Achy".

Nearby Words: ache, aching, ached
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