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Poorly vs Enervated - What's the difference?

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Poorly is a related term of enervated.


As adjectives the difference between poorly and enervated

is that poorly is ill, unwell, sick while enervated is weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.

As an adverb poorly

is in a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

As a verb enervated is

(enervate).

poorly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
    • to live poorly
  • With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
    • to do poorly in business
  • Meanly; without spirit.
  • * Dryden
    • Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.
  • Without skill or merit.
    • He plays tennis poorly .

    Usage notes

    * Adjectives to which "poorly" is often applied: planned, conceived, executed, implemented, performing, managed, controlled, designed, represented, differentiated, suited, built, dressed, soluble, ventilated, known, paid, etc.

    Adjective

    (-)
  • ill, unwell, sick

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    enervated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (enervate)

    • Anagrams

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