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weak⋅ly

[week-lee] adjective, -li⋅er, -li⋅est, adverb
–adjective
1. weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
–adverb
2. in a weak manner.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME weekely. See weak, -ly


weak⋅li⋅ness, noun


1. See weak.
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weak·ly   (wēk'lē)   
adj.   weak·li·er, weak·li·est
Delicate in constitution; frail or sickly.
adv.  
  1. With little physical strength or force.

  2. With little strength of character.

weak'li·ness n.
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