painful
Pronunciation: [ˈpeɪn.fəl]
Word
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?
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