weakly

adjective

weak·​ly ˈwē-klē How to pronounce weakly (audio)
weakliness noun

Examples of weakly in a Sentence

a weakly baby who required repeated hospitalizations

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weakly was in 1577

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“Weakly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weakly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

weakly

adjective
weak·​ly ˈwē-klē How to pronounce weakly (audio)
weaklier; weakliest
: not strong or healthy

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