sickly
/ˈsɪkli/ adjective B2- Frequently ill or in poor health; weakly. · a sickly child
- Not in good health; (somewhat) sick.
- Characterized by poor or unhealthy growth. (of a plant)
- Appearing ill, infirm or unhealthy; giving the appearance of illness. · a sickly pallor
- Shedding a relatively small amount of light; (of light) not very bright.
- Lacking intensity or vigour. · a sickly smile· a sickly winter sun
- Associated with poor moral or mental well-being.
- Tending to produce nausea. · a sickly smell; sickly sentimentality
Comparative sicklier · Superlative sickliest
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She is unfortunately of a sickly constitution, which has prevented her making that progress in many accomplishments which she could not otherwise have failed of, as I am informed by the lady who superintended her education, and who still resides with them.
“She looks sickly and cross.
Miss de Bourgh was pale and sickly: her features, though not plain, were insignificant; and she spoke very little, except in a low voice, to Mrs.
Unless the elder brother is very sickly, I suppose you would not ask above fifty thousand pounds.”
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