Sicklying: meaning, definitions and examples

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sicklying

 

[ ˈsɪkliɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action or behavior

Sicklying is not a standard term in the English language and may not have a widely accepted definition. However, it could be interpreted as exhibiting sickly behavior or actions. Typically, this might refer to someone who often feigns illness, uses sickness to gain attention, or engages in a self-pitying manner. Such behavior can sometimes be a result of psychological issues or a need for sympathy.

Synonyms

feigning illness, hypochondriacal, self-pitying.

Examples of usage

  • He was always sicklying in front of others to avoid responsibilities.
  • Her constant sicklying made her friends feel uncomfortable.
  • In the movie, the character's sicklying drew the audience's sympathy.

Translations

Translations of the word "sicklying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 doente

🇮🇳 बीमार

🇩🇪 krank

🇮🇩 sakit

🇺🇦 хворий

🇵🇱 chory

🇯🇵 病気の

🇫🇷 malade

🇪🇸 enfermo

🇹🇷 hasta

🇰🇷 아픈

🇸🇦 مريض

🇨🇿 nemocný

🇸🇰 chorý

🇨🇳 生病的

🇸🇮 bolan

🇮🇸 veik

🇰🇿 ауру

🇬🇪 ავად

🇦🇿 xəstə

🇲🇽 enfermo

Etymology

The term 'sicklying' appears to be a derivation or manipulation of the adjective 'sickly,' which itself originates from the Old English term 'sicol,' meaning 'ill' or 'sick.' Over time, the word evolved, particularly in Middle English, to imply not just physical ailments but also a sense of weakness or instability. The 'lying' suffix suggests deceit or pretense, indicative of contemporary behaviors where one might exaggerate or fabricate illness. Although 'sicklying' is not commonly recognized in formal dictionaries, it can be seen as part of a linguistic trend where existing words are combined creatively to describe modern situations or behaviors. Thus, it reflects both the evolution of language and the complexities of human behavior in seeking attention or sympathy.