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sickly
UK
/ˈsɪkli/
US
/ˈsɪkli/
Translations
sicklier
Comp.
sickliest
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪkli/
US
/ˈsɪkli/
He had a sickly appearance that worried his family.
У него был болезненный вид, который беспокоил его семью.
The sickly child needed constant care and attention.
Нездоровый ребенок нуждался в постоянной заботе и внимании.
The plant looked sickly and needed more sunlight.
Растение выглядело хилым и нуждалось в большем количестве солнечного света.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈsɪk.li/
US
/ˈsɪk.li/
Rare and somewhat archaic use meaning "in an unhealthy or feeble manner".
Definitions
The sickly child missed many days of school due to frequent colds.
Her sickly complexion worried her parents, prompting a visit to the doctor.
The sickly sweet smell of the rotting fruit made him gag.
The movie was criticized for its sickly romantic scenes that felt unrealistic.
He rose sickly from the bed and staggered to the window.