Achings

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.kɪŋz/

Definitions

1. A feeling of persistent pain or discomfort throughout the body
2. An emotional state characterized by a longing or yearning that is often associated with sadness
3. A continuous sense of physical or emotional weariness that can manifest in various forms of distress

Etymology: "Achings" is the plural form of "aching," so it is a noun built on the verb "ache." The plural of "aching" as a noun is used to describe pains that persist, often in several places or over a long stretch of time. The ending "-ing" here turns the verb into a noun naming the sensation itself, and the "-s" marks it as plural.

Synonyms: pains, sorenesses, discomforts, throbs, twinges