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sickly

[ˈsɪkli]

sickly Definition

  • 1in poor health; frequently ill
  • 2causing nausea or disgust due to excessive sweetness or richness

Using sickly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sickly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sickly child was always coughing and sneezing.

  • Example

    The sickly sweet smell of the flowers made her nauseous.

  • Example

    She had a sickly complexion and looked pale all the time.

sickly Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sickly

  • a pale, yellowish-green color that is associated with illness or decay

    Example

    The walls of the abandoned house were painted a sickly green color.

  • sickly-sweet

    excessively sweet or rich to the point of causing nausea or disgust

    Example

    The cake was sickly-sweet and made me feel sick after eating it.

  • a child who is frequently ill or in poor health

    Example

    The sickly child was always missing school due to his weak immune system.

Origins of sickly

from 'sick' + '-ly'

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Summary: sickly in Brief

The term 'sickly' [ˈsɪkli] describes someone or something that is in poor health or frequently ill. It can also refer to something that is excessively sweet or rich, causing nausea or disgust. Examples include 'The sickly child was always coughing and sneezing,' and 'The sickly sweet smell of the flowers made her nauseous.' Phrases like 'sickly green' and 'sickly-sweet' further illustrate its usage.

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