adverb
- in a way that causes emotional pain or longing
- in a way that causes physical pain or discomfort
- extremely; intensely
Usage: informal
Examples
- The old photograph was achingly beautiful.
- She missed her hometown achingly.
- His back was achingly sore after the long hike.
- The movie was achingly sad.
- He felt achingly lonely in the new city.
- The dancer moved achingly slowly across the stage.
- The sunset was achingly gorgeous.