Looking for the meaning of the word SICKLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SICKLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sickly
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: probably suggested by Old Norse sjúkligr
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪkli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
often ill; in poor health
Short Definition:often ill
Examples:- she was a thin, sickly child
Definition:
(of a flavour, smell, colour, etc.) unpleasant in a way that induces discomfort or nausea
Short Definition:unpleasant in way that induces discomfort or nausea
Examples:- the walls were painted a sickly green
- she liked her coffee sweet and sickly
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