Painful Definition & Meaning
painful
- adjective
- causing physical or psychological pain; "worked with painful slowness"
- causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
- exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"
- causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"
"Painful" in song lyrics
See how painful is used in real songs:
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"And inserted it slowly to make it less painful"
Apathy — Live at the Playboy Mansion -
"You filled my father's body full of poison and it's painful"
Apathy f/ Diabolic, Eternia — Dear Lord -
"Some'll die in they sleep, but many have died painful"
Apollo Brown & O.C. — Signs
Words that rhyme with painful
Usage tips for "painful"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "painful" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for painful to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does painful mean?
- causing physical or psychological pain; "worked with painful slowness" causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up" exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room" causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"
- What part of speech is painful?
- Painful is an adjective.
- How many definitions does painful have?
- Painful has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).