Meaning Of The Word Sickly

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sickly
A sickly colour or light is unpleasantly pale or weak.
adjective: A sickly person or animal is weak, unhealthy, and often ill.
adjective: A sickly smell or taste is unpleasant and makes you feel slightly sick, often because it is extremely sweet.

sickly in American English
in poor health; chronically sick or prone to sickness; not strong or robust
adjective: not strong; unhealthy; ailing
adverb: in a sick or sickly manner
transitive verb: to cover with a sickly hue

sickly in British English
adjective: disposed to frequent ailments; not healthy; weak
adverb: in a sick or sickly manner

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