Definitions

sickly

[sik-lee] / ˈsɪk li /

ADJECTIVE

not healthy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailing cranky feeble infirm lackluster

WEAK

below par bilious delicate diseased down dragging faint in poor health indisposed laid low languid low mean off-color out of action out of shape pallid peaked peaky pining poorly rocky run down seedy sickish unhealthy wan weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

healthy hearty sound strong

WEAK

fine well

ADJECTIVE

revolting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

morose

WEAK

bilious cloying insalubrious mawkish morbid nauseating noisome noxious sick unwholesome

Antonyms

WEAK

fine nice wholesome

Example Sentences

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But the team doesn’t just apply a flattering touch-up to sickly markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

He did his best to amputate above the sickly parts in the hope of saving the patient’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal

In spite of Mama’s good care I was a sickly child and always small for my age.

From Literature

I extend my palm to catch the sickly overhead light.

From Literature

“He looks weak as a sickly lamb,” I observed, folding and refolding my napkin and pretending to be absorbed in my place setting.

From Literature