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weakly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwiːkli/

weakly means: With little physical strength, power, or force.

adverb

WITH LITTLE STRENGTHB1

With little physical strength, power, or force.

  • She smiled weakly at me.
  • He waved weakly from his bed.
  • The lamp flickered weakly before going out.

Similar words: feebly, faintly

Opposites: strongly, forcefully

Common phrases: smile weakly, protest weakly

adjective

FRAILC2

Often ill or physically delicate.

  • He was a weakly child.
  • Her weakly constitution worried the doctor.
  • The weakly infant needed constant care.

Similar words: frail, sickly, delicate

Opposites: robust, healthy

Common phrases: weakly child, weakly constitution

Questions about weakly

What does weakly mean?

With little physical strength, power, or force.

What is weakly in other languages?

Türkçe: güçsüzce · Español: débilmente · Français: faiblement · Deutsch: schwach · Italiano: debolmente · 日本語: 弱々しく

How do you pronounce weakly?

It is pronounced /ˈwiːkli/.

How do you use weakly in a sentence?

She smiled weakly at me. He waved weakly from his bed.

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