weakly

/ˈwikli/
/ˈwikli/
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Other forms: weaklier; weakliest

Definitions of weakly
  1. adverb
    in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
    “weakly agreed to a compromise”
    “wheezed weakly”
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    antonyms:
    strongly
    with strength or in a strong manner
  2. adjective
    lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
    synonyms: debile, decrepit, feeble, infirm, rickety, sapless, weak
    frail
    physically weak
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