Definition of Painful

experiencing or providing agony or discomfort

Examples of Painful in a sentence

The painful bee sting resulted in my arm reddening and swelling to twice its original size.  🔊

Medication was supplied by my doctor to relieve the painful headache that had lasted for three days.  🔊

After wincing during the painful tattoo procedure, the tough teenager tried to look like the needle didn’t bother him.  🔊

The woman tried desperately to ignore her painful toothache because she wanted to attend the party of the year.  🔊

After smashing my thumb in the car door, the painful experience makes me twitch every time I would hear a door shut.  🔊

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