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What is another word for Sickly? – 140 Sickly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    frail weak feeble delicate unsound unhealthy unwell ailing ill infirm decrepit enfeebled debilitated languid lassitude morbid diseased pathological abnormal unhealthy poor fragile brittle shaky rickety unstable infirm sick queer poorly unhealthy frail weakly delicate dainty faint wan pale pallid anaemic anemic

    Meaning of Sickly

    The primary meaning of "sickly" is relating to or characteristic of someone who is often ill or in poor health.

    Definitions

    • Giving an impression of being unwell or in poor health
    • * Lacking strength or vigor, weak
    • * Having a strong dislike or distaste for something

    Etymology of Sickly

    The word "sickly" originated from the Old English word "sēoc" meaning sick or ill, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or likeness
    Historically, the word has been used to describe someone who is often ill or in poor health, and has also been used to describe something that is distasteful or unpleasant

    Example Uses

    • The sickly child was often absent from school due to her fragile health
    • * The smell of the hospital was sickly and overpowering
    • * He had a sickly feeling in his stomach after eating the spoiled food

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    healthy robust strong fit well hale hearty vigorous energetic lively buoyant resilient hardy stalwart sturdy athletic brawny muscular potent powerful sound wholesome fresh clean pure

    Related Nouns

    health illness disease sickness frailty weakness infirmity debility fragility vulnerability instability infirmness poorliness unhealthiness feebleness delicacy unsoundness unwellness ailing malady ailment

    Related Verbs

    weaken enfeeble debilitate frail sicken ail languish weaken deteriorate decline flag falter wane ebb sap drain exhaust tire fatigue

    Related Adjectives

    unhealthy frail weak delicate unsound ailing ill infirm decrepit enfeebled debilitated languid morbid diseased pathological abnormal poor fragile brittle shaky rickety unstable infirm sick queer poorly weakly dainty faint wan pale pallid anaemic anemic