weakly
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈwiːkli/
KK: /ˈwikli/
adjective
Definition
Not strong or powerful; lacking in physical strength or energy.
Example
After the illness, she felt weakly and needed to rest.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: weaker
Superlative: weakest
Conversation
I noticed you seem a bit weakly today, are you feeling okay?
Yeah, I've just been under the weather lately.
Make sure to rest; you don't want to feel weakly for too long.
Thanks! I appreciate your concern; I'll take it easy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frail
delicate
feeble
Antonyms
strong
sturdy
robust
adverb
Definition
In a manner that shows little physical strength or force.
Example
He weakly protested against the decision.
Conversation
Did you see how he performed in the match yesterday?
Yeah, he played weakly and couldn't keep up with the others.
I thought he usually had more energy than that.
Root Explanation
Weakly → It is formed from "weak" (from Old English "wēac", meaning lacking strength) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "weakly" means in a manner that lacks strength or force.
Memory Tip
Think of someone acting in a way that shows they are 'lacking strength' — that's what 'weakly' means.
Visually Confused Words
whealy
weekly
wankly
waikly
tweaky
weal
waky