Poorly Definition & Meaning
poorly
- adverb
- (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well; "he was ill prepared"; "it ill befits a man to betray old friends"; "the car runs badly"; "he performed badly on the exam"; "the team played poorly"; "ill-fitting clothes"; "an ill- conceived plan"
- adjective
- somewhat ill or prone to illness; "my poor ailing grandmother"; "feeling a bit indisposed today"; "you look a little peaked"; "feeling poorly"; "a sickly child"; "is unwell and can't come to work"
"Poorly" in song lyrics
See how poorly is used in real songs:
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"Crook you're shook you started poorly"
Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters -
"may I not call in vain and poorly"
Aztlan Underground — War Flowers -
"Goin through tracks and flowin through raps poorly"
Breeze — Watch the Hook
Words that rhyme with poorly
Usage tips for "poorly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "poorly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for poorly to find words that pair well.