Ailing and Bouncing

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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

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Bouncing is an antonym for ailing.

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Bouncing adjective - Enjoying health and vigor.

Usage example: a bouncing new baby in the family

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Ailing is an antonym for bouncing.

Nearby Words: bounce, bouncy, bounced, bouncer

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