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| sick·ly [ síklee ] |
adjective (comparative sick·li·er, superlative sick·li·est) |
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1. often ill: unhealthy, or tending to be frequently ill
  a sickly child
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2. stemming from illness: produced by or related to illness
a sickly complexion
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3. bringing illness: causing or conducive to illness
a sickly climate
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4. causing disgust: provoking feelings of disgust or nausea
a sickly smell
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5. feeble: lacking in strength or intensity
a sickly winter sun
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6. overly sentimental: sentimental to a degree that inspires disgust or scorn
a sickly display of affection
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adverb |
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feebly: in a weak or feeble way
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| sick·li·ness noun |
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