·adv Meanly; without spirit.
II. Poorly ·adj Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.
III. Poorly ·adv Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.
IV. Poorly ·adv With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
V. Poorly ·adv In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.