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painful

Pronunciation: [ˈpeɪn.fəl]

Word

Learn how to use painful in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical sensation”

(adjective) when something hurts or makes you feel discomfort in your body. For example, if you have a cut, it can be painful, which means it hurts a lot.

Example

The doctor said the treatment might be painful but it would help me feel better.

Example

His injury was not painful at all and he could play sports right away.

Example

Is the headache you have painful?

Context: “emotional experience”

(adjective) when something makes you feel sad, upset, or troubled inside. For instance, losing a pet can be a painful experience because it makes you feel very sad.

Example

She shared her painful story with her friends, and they comforted her.

Example

The breakup was not painful for him; he felt relieved instead.

Example

Do you think talking about your feelings can be painful sometimes?

How to pronounce painful

Pronunciation: [ˈpeɪn.fəl]

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