schmerzlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
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grievous
adj Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
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painful
adj Causing physical or emotional pain.
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poignant
adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
Senses
schmerzlich is used for these senses in English:
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grievous
Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
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painful
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental. [from 14th c.]
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poignant
(chiefly, Britain, dated) Inducing sharp physical pain.
painful — full definition
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adj Causing physical or emotional pain.
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adj Informal: very bad or embarrassing in quality.
