What does BADLY mean?

badly

Parts of Speech: adverb

Definitions:

1. In a poor or inadequate way; not well.
2. Severely or seriously.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbædli/
• UK: /ˈbædli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "badly" originated from the Middle English word "badli". It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe how something is done or how someone feels.

Synonyms:

• Poorly
• Inadequately
• Unsatisfactorily
• Terribly
• Severely

Related Words:

• Baled
• Baled
• Baled
• Baled
• Baled

Example Sentences:

1. She performed badly on the test.
2. The car was badly damaged in the accident.
3. He was badly injured and had to be taken to the hospital.
4. The company is badly in need of new employees.
5. The team played badly in the first half of the game.