BADLY

/ˈbæd.li/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: B3A1D2L1Y4 = 11

Definition

  1. adverb to a severe or serious degree. — synonyms: severely, gravely, seriously
  2. adverb (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner. — synonyms: ill, poorly
  3. adverb evilly or wickedly.
  4. adverb in a disobedient or naughty way. — synonyms: mischievously, naughtily
  5. adverb with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly'). — synonyms: bad
  6. adverb very much. — synonyms: bad
  7. adverb without skill or in a displeasing manner.
  8. adverb in a disadvantageous way. — synonyms: disadvantageously
  9. adverb unfavorably or with disapproval. — synonyms: ill
  10. adverb with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display.

Examples

  • “fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated”
  • “badly injured”
  • “a severely impaired heart”

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