sickly


sick·ly

adj \ˈsik-lē\

Definition of SICKLY

1
: somewhat unwell; also : habitually ailing <a sickly child>
2
: produced by or associated with sickness <a sickly complexion>
3
: producing or tending to produce disease <a sickly climate>
4
: tending to produce nausea <a sickly odor>

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