sickly

[ˈsɪkli]

sickly Definition

• 1. in poor health; frequently ill
• 2. causing 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

Synonyms for sickly

• unhealthy
• ailing
• weak
• nauseating
• disgusting

Antonyms for sickly

• healthy
• robust
• wholesome
• appetizing

Phrases with sickly

• sickly green

  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.

• sickly child

  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.