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Achingly

Definition: In a way that causes emotional or physical pain; intensely or deeply.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Used to describe an intense emotional or physical pain.

Example sentence 1: The loss of her loved ones left her achingly lonely.

Example sentence 2: The break-up was achingly painful for him.

Sense 2: Used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something.

Example sentence 1: The sunset was achingly beautiful.

Example sentence 2: Their performance was achingly hilarious.

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