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Definition of Poorly
1. Adverb. ('ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well. "An ill-conceived plan"
2. Adjective. Somewhat ill or prone to illness. "Is unwell and can't come to work"
Similar to: Ill, Sick
Derivative terms: Unwellness
Definition of Poorly
1. adv. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
2. a. Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.
Definition of Poorly
1. Adverb. in a poor manner ¹
2. Adjective. ill, unwell, sick ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Poorly
1. in a poor manner [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poorly
Literary usage of Poorly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1903)
"their dense and poorly-paid population, is no criterion by which to jadee what
is wise or possible in ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1895)
"... level of the country, yet their side streamlets are small, and much of the
inter-stream surface is poorly dissected and but slightly changed from Fig. ..."
3. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1900)
"Though extremely industrious, Wright was poorly remunerated forhis work, and
during his later years received a small pension from the Watercolour Society. ..."
4. The Works of Washington Irving by Washington Irving (1861)
"LEGER MORAL EFFECT OF THE TWO BLOWS GIVEN TO THE ENEMY BRIGHTENING PROSPECTS IN
THE AMERICAN CAMP ARRIVAL OF GATES MAGNANIMOUS CONDUCT OF SCHUYLER—poorly ..."
5. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture: A Discussion for the Amateur, and by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1916)
"Heavy poorly drained soils should be avoided. It also thrives on sands. Site and
elevation. The type of peach-growing business one expects to engage in has ..."
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