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POORLY

(adverb, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Poorly.

How to pronounce poorly:

US

Poorly - as an adverb

(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

Example: "He was ill prepared"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badly11ill3

Poorly - as an adjective satellite

Somewhat ill or prone to illness

Example: "My poor ailing grandmother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ailing7indisposed14peaked13seedy9sickly15under the weatherunwell9

Poorly - as an adjective

Ill, unwell, sick

Example Sentences

"The poorly lit room made it difficult to read."
"She played the piano poorly at the talent show."
"The company's stock performed poorly in the market."
"He handled the situation poorly and caused more harm."
"The team played poorly and lost the game."
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Word Game Points

Is POORLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poorly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POORLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is POORLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poorly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POORLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is POORLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poorly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POORLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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