1
: in an aching manner
achingly sad songs
2
: extremely, exceedingly
achingly complicated
Examples of achingly in a Sentence
an achingly funny movie
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The film, in this way, offers hints at the perpetuation of fascist thought during the 20th century, coming achingly close to making a point as norms seem to shatter far in background (usually, over radio broadcasts).
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2025
Based on the memoir of a real doctor, the stories and tribulations feel achingly real, and Whishaw's sly smile and tongue-in-cheek delivery keeps the depressing stories from becoming too morose.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 May 2025
All of the women are at different stages of their lives, careers, and emotional journeys, and all feel achingly relatable despite dealing with literally Hollywood problems.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
For the audience, Laurie’s feelings were achingly real—and disquietingly uncomfortable.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2025
Based on the memoir of a real doctor, the stories and tribulations feel achingly real, and Whishaw's sly smile and tongue-in-cheek delivery keeps the depressing stories from becoming too morose.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 May 2025
All of the women are at different stages of their lives, careers, and emotional journeys, and all feel achingly relatable despite dealing with literally Hollywood problems.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
For the audience, Laurie’s feelings were achingly real—and disquietingly uncomfortable.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Achingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achingly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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