English Explanatory Dictionary

feebly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a feeble manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈfiːbli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-feebly.wav

Word forms

feebly more feebly most feebly

Etymology

From Middle English febly; equivalent to feeble + -ly, euphonically blending -le and -ly. Compare nimbly, nobly, and Latinate -ably and -ibly.

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