Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Badly.
How to pronounce badly:
US
Badly - as an adverb
To a severe or serious degree
Example: "Fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gravelyseriouslyseverely(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
Example: "He was ill prepared"
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illpoorlyEvilly or wickedly
Example: "Treated his parents badly"
In a disobedient or naughty way
Example: "He behaved badly in school"
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mischievouslynaughtilyWith great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
Example: "The injury hurt badly"
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badVery much; strongly
Example: "I wanted it badly enough to work hard for it"
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badIn a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
Example: "The venture turned out badly for the investors"
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disadvantageouslyAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wellUnfavorably or with disapproval
Example: "Tried not to speak ill of the dead"
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illWith unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display
Example: "They took their defeat badly"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wellBadly - as an adjective
Ill, unwell.
Example: "He's never badly."
Example Sentences
"He is a badly behaved child."
"I had a badly cooked meal at that restaurant."
"She has badly damaged her car in the accident."
"The team played badly in the championship game."
"He is a badly injured soldier."
Word Game Points
Is BADLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, badly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BADLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BADLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, badly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBADLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is BADLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, badly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBADLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
