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- Dictionarypoorly/ˈpɔːli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is unsatisfactory or inadequate: "schools that were performing poorly"
- 2. with insufficient money: "he lived as poorly as his peasant parishioners"
adjective
- 1. unwell: British "she looked poorly"
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POORLY definition: 1. not well: 2. ill: 3. not well: . Learn more.
2 meanings: 1. in a poor way or manner; badly 2. informal in poor health; rather ill.... Click for more definitions.
The meaning of POORLY is in a poor condition or manner; especially : in an inferior or imperfect way : badly. How to use poorly in a sentence.
poorly: 1 adv (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well “the team played poorly ” Synonyms: badly , ill Antonyms: good , well (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') adj ...
Poorly definition: in a poor manner or way. See examples of POORLY used in a sentence.
in a way that is not good enough synonym badly. a poorly attended meeting (= at which there are not many people); poorly designed; The job is relatively poorly paid. Our candidate fared poorly in the election (= did not get many votes).; The movie is poorly acted.
Poorly definition: in a poor manner or way. See examples of POORLY used in a sentence.
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Define poorly. poorly synonyms, poorly pronunciation, poorly translation, English dictionary definition of poorly. adv. In a poor manner. See Usage Note at poor. adj. Chiefly Southern US In poor health; ill: feeling poorly.
Jun 2, 2024 · poorly (comparative poorlier or more poorly, superlative poorliest or most poorly) In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort. to live poorly
