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.

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adjective 2. (usually postpositive) informal in poor health; rather ill she's poorly today

Poorly definition: in a poor manner or way.. See examples of POORLY used in a sentence.

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 …

5 days ago · Definitions of poorly adverb (`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 …

May 5, 2025 · poorly (comparative more poorly or (rare) poorlier, superlative most poorly or (rare) poorliest) In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for …

In a poor manner or condition. With little or no success; insufficiently; defectively: as, poorly constructed; poorly adapted to the purpose. Humbly; without spirit; ignobly. from the GNU …

in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly. somewhat ill: I hear she's been poorly. Middle English pourely. See poor, - ly 1250–1300. In Lists: Vocabulary, more... Synonyms: sick, …

Synonyms for POORLY: badly, bad, horribly, inadequately, unsatisfactorily, incorrectly, terribly, deficiently; Antonyms of POORLY: well, adequately, fine, satisfactorily, nicely, good, …