BADLY
/ˈbæd.li/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 12
Definition
- adverb to a severe or serious degree.
— synonyms: severely, gravely, seriously
- adverb (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner.
— synonyms: ill, poorly
- adverb evilly or wickedly.
- adverb in a disobedient or naughty way.
— synonyms: mischievously, naughtily
- adverb with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly').
— synonyms: bad
- adverb very much.
— synonyms: bad
- adverb without skill or in a displeasing manner.
- adverb in a disadvantageous way.
— synonyms: disadvantageously
- adverb unfavorably or with disapproval.
— synonyms: ill
- adverb with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display.
Examples
- “He's never badly.”
- “I want it so badly.”
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