adjective

racked

Racked (adjective) means suffering from severe strain, pain, or distress. Example: “He was racked with worry over the test results.”

adjective

Suffering from severe strain, pain, or distress.

"He was racked with worry over the test results."

"Her body was racked with sobs."

How to use racked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOverwhelmed by pain, guilt, or anxiety — used with "with", as in "racked with pain".

Common pairings

racked with guilt racked with pain racked with doubt

Word forms

more racked comparative, most racked superlative

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Rhymes for racked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “racked” mean?

The word “racked” means suffering from severe strain, pain, or distress. In plain terms, overwhelmed by pain, guilt, or anxiety — used with "with", as in "racked with pain".

How do you use “racked” in a sentence?

Here is “racked” used in a sentence: “He was racked with worry over the test results.”

What part of speech is “racked”?

“Racked” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of racked?

"racked" (adjective) means suffering from severe strain, pain, or distress.