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poorly

/pˈuɹli/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adverb

  1. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
    “he was ill prepared”

adjective

  1. somewhat ill or prone to illness
    “my poor ailing grandmother”

Synonyms for poorly

Words that rhyme with poorly

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