sickly
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
sicklier;
sickliest
sicklier;
sickliest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SICKLY
[also more sickly; most sickly]
1
a
:
often affected by a disease or illness
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not healthy and strong
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a sickly child
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a sickly plant
b
:
caused by or relating to sickness
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a sickly complexion/appetite
2
a
:
causing a person to feel sick
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A sickly [=nauseating] odor filled the room.
b
:
causing feelings of dislike or disgust
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The walls were painted a sickly yellow.
3
:
weak and pale
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The lamp gave off a sickly glow.
— sickly
adverb-
The dessert has a sickly sweet taste.
