otalgic
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /oʊˈtæl.dʒɪk/
KK: /oʊˈtæl.dʒɪk/
adjective
Definition
Related to ear pain.
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for her otalgic symptoms.
Conversation
I’ve been feeling a bit otalgic about our childhood lately.
Really? What brought that on?
I found some old photos of us at the park, and it made me miss those days.
I know what you mean; those were such fun times!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
earache
painful
sore
Antonyms
comfortable
painless
healthy
noun
Definition
A term used to describe pain in the ear.
Example
The doctor prescribed medication to relieve her otalgic symptoms.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of otalgic remedies for ear pain?
Yeah, I think they can be really effective.
I read that some natural oils can help with otalgic issues.
Root Explanation
Otalagic is derived from "oto-" (from Greek "ous, otos", meaning ear) and "algic" (from Greek "algos", meaning pain). The word refers to pain in the ear.
Memory Tip
Think of 'oto-' meaning ear and 'algic' meaning pain — so otalgic describes the pain you feel in your ear.
Visually Confused Words
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