Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Painful.
How to pronounce painful:
US
Painful - as an adjective
Causing physical or psychological pain
Example: "Worked with painful slowness"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
painlessPainful - as an adjective satellite
Causing misery or pain or distress
Example: "It was a sore trial to him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
afflictivesoreExceptionally bad or displeasing
Example: "Atrocious taste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abominableatrociousawfuldreadfulterribleunspeakableCausing physical discomfort
Example: "Bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irritatingExample Sentences
"His injury was so painful that he couldn't walk."
"The dentist warned me that the procedure might be painful."
"It was a painful experience to watch her suffer."
"The breakup was painful for both of them."
"She had a painful sunburn after spending all day at the beach."
Word Game Points
Is PAINFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, painful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAINFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PAINFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, painful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAINFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PAINFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, painful is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAINFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
