Synonyms for feebly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : fee-buh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfi bəl

Top 10 synonyms for feebly

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Définition of feebly

Origin : late 13c., from feeble + -ly (2).

As in badly : adv inadequately
As in helplessly : adv incapably
As in perforce : adv helplessly

Example sentences :

He looked upward with a radiant expression, and feebly pressed her hand.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

But the mind of Ho-tai had begun to come back to him, feebly as from a far journey.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

She but feebly blamed me, when she spoke, for not hearing what Mr. Solmes had to say.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Great was her happiness on feeling that he feebly returned the clasp.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

John looked up, and seeing who it was, feebly held out his hand.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

She smiled to him feebly, and passed from his range with a respectful nod.
Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald

She turned so that she could bring her starboard guns into action, and they did so feebly.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Then, she feebly agitated the fingers as if to attract attention.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

"Do not be such an unreasonable child," he remonstrated, feebly.
Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen

Ellenora left the hall and feebly felt her way to the street.
Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

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