badly

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

adverb to a severe or serious degree
adverb (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
adverb evilly or wickedly

From Middle English badly, baddely, baddeliche, equivalent to bad + -ly.

Bumpo was only badly stunned. — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, Lofting, Hugh
I needed the money badly. — His last bow : $b Some later reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle
Did you get on badly?" — Heidi: (Gift Edition), Johanna Spyri

severely, gravely, seriously

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