sickly
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪkli/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪkli/
adjective
R
frequently ill or appearing weak
The sickly child needed constant care.
R
lacking health or vigor
She had a sickly complexion, which concerned her friends.
R
causing a feeling of nausea
The sickly sweet smell of the perfume made her nauseous.
R
unpleasant in appearance
The room was painted a sickly shade of yellow.
translation
frequently ill or appearing weak; lacking health or vigor; causing a feeling of nausea; unpleasant in appearance
Word Forms
Comparative
sicklier
Superlative
sickliest