Painful

Synonyms of painful

• agonizing
• distressing
• excruciating

Antonyms of painful

• comfortable
• pleasant
• painless

Collocations of painful

physical pain

Frequency: 85 %

The athlete pushed through the physical pain to finish the race.

emotional pain

Frequency: 70 %

Dealing with emotional pain can be challenging.

intense pain

Frequency: 60 %

The migraine caused intense pain in her head.

sharp pain

Frequency: 50 %

She felt a sharp pain in her side when she coughed.

chronic pain

Frequency: 45 %

Living with chronic pain requires daily management.

Idiomatic Expressions for painful

• Phrase: a painful experience
  Meaning: An event or situation that causes physical or emotional distress.
  Usage: Losing a loved one is always a painful experience that takes time to heal from.