sickly
//ˈsɪkli//
Adjective
sicklyCanonical form
sicklierComparative
sickliestSuperlative
1
Often ill or in poor health; prone to sickness.
She was a sickly child who often missed school.
2
Having an unhealthy, pale, or weak appearance.
She had a sickly complexion after being ill for weeks.
3
Causing or associated with illness or poor health.
The sickly smell of the chemicals made everyone feel unwell.
4
Excessively sweet, sentimental, or cloying in a way that is unpleasant.
The cake had a sickly sweetness that made it hard to finish.
Adverb
sicklyCanonical form
sicklierComparative
sickliestSuperlative
1
In a sick or weak manner.
She smiled sickly and could barely stand.