sickly
How many syllables in sickly?
There are 2 syllables in the word sickly.How to pronounce sickly:
Synonyms for sickly:
ailing
bedridden
debilitated
delicate
dying
fading
feeble
fragile
frail
ill
in poor health
indisposed
infirm
invalid
lame
sallow
sick
unhealthy
weak
weakened
weakly
Antonyms for sickly:
able
able-bodied
active
aerobicized
all right
appealing
athletic
beefy
beneficial
bent
big
blooming
blushing
brawny
buff
burly
capable
certain
chipper
colorful
colourful
competent
convincing
decent
desirable
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