adj.
Pronunciation: ' si-kl ē
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : somewhat unwell also : habitually ailing
2 : produced by or associated with sickness <a sickly complexion> <a sickly appetite>
3 : producing or tending to produce disease : UNWHOLESOME <a sickly climate>
4 a : appearing as if sick b : lacking in vigor : WEAK <a sickly plant>
5 : SICKENING <a sickly odor>
– sick · li · ness noun