Definition of Poorly

1. Adjective. Somewhat ill or prone to illness. "Is unwell and can't come to work"

Exact synonyms: Ailing, Indisposed, Peaked, Seedy, Sickly, Under The Weather, Unwell
Similar to: Ill, Sick
Derivative terms: Unwellness

2. Adverb. ('ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well. "An ill-conceived plan"
Exact synonyms: Badly, Ill
Language type: Combining Form
Antonyms: Well
Partainyms: Poor

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. in a poor manner [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poorly

pooping
poops
poop deck
poop out
poor
poor-spirited
poorer
poorest
poorhouse
poorhouses
poori
pooris
poorish
poorlier
poorliest
poorly (current term)
poorly(p)
poormouth
poormouthed
poormouthing
poormouths
poorness
poornesses
poort
poortith
poortiths
poorts
poorwill
poorwills
poor box

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