ailsome en · ADJ
Etymology
From ail + -some.
Meanings
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Characterised or marked by ailing; difficult, painful, or unpleasant
She followed him down the stairs, mouthing the saga of her husband's ailsome career.
1935, Victor Canning, Mr. Finchley's Holiday:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most ailsome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more ailsome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
tormentous · painable · bruising · tormentuous · unpleasant · hurtful · tormenting · excruciating · painful · groanful · ailsome · hellish · wrenchful · terrible · agonizing · torturous