English / word
painful
adjective B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
affected with or causing physical pain; or causing emotional distress
causing physical or emotional pain
In context
01
His broken arm was very painful until the doctor applied the cast.
02
Recalling those harsh memories was an emotionally painful experience.
Synonyms
aching,sore,agonizing
Antonyms
comfortable,painless,soothing
Collocations
painful experience,painful injury,painful memories