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PAINFULLY

(adverb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Painfully.

How to pronounce painfully:

US

Painfully - as an adverb

Unpleasantly

Example: "His ignorance was painfully obvious"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressingly

In or as if in pain

Example: "She moved painfully forward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sorely
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
painlessly

Example Sentences

"Her ankle was painfully swollen after she twisted it during the soccer game."
"The sunburn on his back was painfully red and blistered."
"The dentist extracted the tooth painfully, causing the patient to wince in pain."
"She stared at the computer screen for hours, her eyes becoming painfully strained."
"The marathon runner's legs were painfully sore after the race."
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Word Game Points

Is PAINFULLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, painfully is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAINFULLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PAINFULLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, painfully is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAINFULLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PAINFULLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, painfully is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAINFULLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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