Synonyms for weakly


Grammar : Adj
Spell : week-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwik li

Top 10 synonyms for weakly Other synonyms for the word weakly

Définition of weakly

  • adj infirm
Example sentences :
  • Uncle Peter weakly waved the hand of finished discouragement.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He was not moping—only weakly and even when looking a little sad, was quite happy.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • "I—I thought you did it just for a joke," said the Little Doctor, weakly.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • Jacob followed her into the sick-room, and Adam weakly shuffled in behind.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • "We'll be there in fifteen minutes," murmured Leonard weakly.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • Rest assured that Beckendorff is not a man to act incautiously or weakly.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • What could be the matter with the little love that he should grow so weakly?
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • And that is done strongly which is done by strength, and that which is weakly done, by weakness?
  • Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato
  • "I've got something to tell you, Aunt Keziah," he said weakly.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It's Emil bein' thin an' weakly an' bloodless, I reckon, that attracts him.
  • Extract from : « Faro Nell and Her Friends » by Alfred Henry Lewis
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