Pronunciation: /ˈsɪkli/
adjective having or showing a tendency to be physically or mentally unwell
A1 She felt sickly after eating too much candy.
A2 The sickly child was taken to the doctor for a check-up.
B1 The sickly plants needed more sunlight to thrive.
B2 The sickly smell coming from the kitchen made her lose her appetite.
C1 His sickly appearance worried his friends, prompting them to take him to the hospital.
C2 The sickly atmosphere of the old house gave her an eerie feeling.
adverb in a sick or unhealthy manner
A1 She looked sickly after eating too much candy.
A2 The plant grew sickly due to lack of sunlight.
B1 He felt sickly from the flu and stayed home from work.
B2 The old building had a sickly smell of mold and decay.
C1 The sickly child was taken to the hospital for further examination.
C2 The sickly appearance of the painting hinted at its age and fragility.
formal The sickly child was constantly in and out of the hospital for treatment.
informal My friend has been feeling sickly lately and doesn't know why.
slang I'm feeling kind of sickly today, I think I might need to take a sick day.
figurative The sickly light of the dying sun cast a melancholic glow over the landscape.
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