poorly
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈpuɹɫi// UK //pˈɔːli// poor·ly
adj. feeling sick or not in good health. You use this word to describe someone who is ill, especially in a gentle or polite way.
adj. unwell or in poor health. Predicative in use; typically follows a linking verb like 'feel' or 'look'.
He stayed home today because he is feeling poorly.
The nurse checked on the patient who had been looking quite poorly since the surgery.
Although she appeared somewhat poorly during the morning briefing, she insisted on completing her presentation before seeking medical advice.
From Middle English poorly, pouerly, poreliche, poureliche, pouerliche, equivalent to poor + -ly.
From poor + -ly.
Usage
The adjective is used predicatively, meaning it follows a verb like 'be', 'feel', or 'look' rather than sitting before a noun.