English dictionary
painful
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpeɪn.fəl
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- causing physical discomfort
adjective
- exceptionally bad or displeasing
adjective
- causing physical or psychological pain
adjective
- causing misery or pain or distress
Example sentences
bites of black flies are more than irritating: they can be very painful
atrocious taste
abominable workmanship
an awful voice
dreadful manners
a painful performance
worked with painful slowness
it was a sore trial to him
the painful process of growing up