Sicklier: meaning, definitions and examples
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sicklier
[ หsษชklษชษr ]
comparative degree
The term 'sicklier' is the comparative form of 'sickly,' which describes something that is more prone to illness or has a more unhealthy appearance than something else. It can refer to someone's health condition or the state of an object, indicating that it is increasingly unwell or deteriorated. The use of 'sicklier' suggests a comparison, highlighting an escalation in the lack of health or vitality.
Synonyms
ill-er, unhealthier, weaker.
Examples of usage
- He looked sicklier than before after the flu.
- The landscape appeared sicklier in the polluted area.
- She felt sicklier a few days after stopping her medication.
Translations
Translations of the word "sicklier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais doente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเคฟเค เคฌเฅเคฎเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช kranker
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih sakit
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะฒะพัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤลผszy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ็ ๆฐใฎ
๐ซ๐ท plus malade
๐ช๐ธ mรกs enfermo
๐น๐ท daha hasta
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ู ุฑุถุงู
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce nemocnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac chorรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ ๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj bolan
๐ฎ๐ธ veikari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััััะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha xษstษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs enfermo
Etymology
The word 'sickly' originates from Middle English 'sickli,' which is derived from the Old English 'sฤซc,' meaning ill or unwell. The suffix '-ly' indicates a state or condition. Over time, the comparative form 'sicklier' developed to express a greater degree of this unhealthy state. The evolution of the term reflects the broader semantic shift in language, where adjectives are modified to create comparisons. The usage of 'sicklier' emerged as a linguistic evolution in describing not only health-related issues but also metaphorically to describe objects or situations that appear less vibrant, more deteriorated, or more prone to failure. This adoption showcases how language can capture nuances in human experience and perception.