sickly
/ˈsɪkli/
verb
Meaning
To make (something) sickly.
To become sickly.
adjective
Meaning
Frequently ill or in poor health.
"a sickly child"
Not in good health; (somewhat) sick.
(of a plant) Characterized by poor or unhealthy growth.
Appearing ill, infirm or unhealthy; giving the appearance of illness.
"a sickly pallor"
Shedding a relatively small amount of light; (of light) not very bright.
Lacking intensity or vigour.
"a sickly smile"
Associated with poor moral or mental well-being.
Tending to produce nausea.
"a sickly smell; sickly sentimentality"
Overly sweet.
Marked by the occurrence of illness or disease (of a period of time).
Tending to produce disease or poor health.
"a sickly autumn; a sickly climate"
Synonyms
adverb
Meaning
In a sick manner; in a way that reflects or causes sickness.
"sickly pale; to cough sickly"