The meaning of POORLY is in a poor condition or manner; especially : in an inferior or imperfect way : badly. How to use poorly in a sentence.

POORLY definition: 1. not well: 2. ill: 3. not well: . Learn more.

Poorly definition: in a poor manner or way.. See examples of POORLY used in a sentence.

Definition of poorly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

2 meanings: 1. in a poor way or manner; badly 2. informal in poor health; rather ill.... Click for more definitions.

1. having little money or property.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb poorly, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Oct 30, 2025 · poorly (comparative more poorly or (rare) poorlier, superlative most poorly or (rare) poorliest) In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 poor•ly (pŏŏr′ lē), adv. in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly. adj. in poor health; somewhat ill: I …

/ˈpɔrli/ /ˈpɔli/ IPA guide Definitions of poorly adverb (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well “the team played poorly ”