Category:Poorly

Poor"ly, adv.

1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or Suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.

2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or Advantage; as, to do poorly in business.

3. Meanly; without spirit. Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, that from his wars they Poorly would retire. Dryden.

4. Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly. Poorly off, not Well off; not rich.

Poorly Poor"ly, a.

Defn: somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health. "having been poorly in Health." T. Scott.