Arthritic (Noun)
Meaning
A person afflicted with arthritis; "the hands of an elderly arthritic".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The elderly arthritic walked slowly and carefully, relying on her cane for support.
- Dr. Smith specialized in treating arthritics, and her clinic was always filled with patients in need of relief.
- As an arthritic, Margaret found it difficult to play the piano, which she had loved for most of her life.
- The arthritic waited patiently for her medication to kick in, hoping for some respite from the constant pain.
- Years of manual labor had taken its toll on John, and as an arthritic, he struggled to find work that didn't exacerbate his condition.