badly

Word parts

bad + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbæd.li/

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Adverb

Positive badly

Comparative more badly

Superlative most badly

1. In a bad way.

Adjective

Positive badly

Comparative more badly

Superlative most badly

1. (Northern England) Sick, ill or not healthy.