weakly

adjective

weak·ly ˈwē-klē

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: feeble, weak

weakliness noun

Examples of weakly in a Sentence

a weakly baby who required repeated hospitalizations

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1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weakly was in 1577

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weakly

adjective

weak·ly ˈwē-klē

weaklier; weakliest

: not strong or healthy

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