Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sickly
Adjective
/ˈsɪk.li/
Definition
Sickly describes someone who is frequently ill or frail.
Examples
- The sickly child often stayed home from school.
- She had a sickly pallor that worried her friends.
- The garden was filled with sickly plants that had not received enough sunlight.
Meaning
The term refers to a state of poor health or a weak constitution, often appearing pale or weak.
Synonyms
- Unhealthy
- Frail
- Delicate
- Weak
- Ill
