English · Adjectives
badly
/ˈbædli/
[/ˈbædli/]
in a poor way; very much
Beginneradverb
Definition
Badly means in a poor or unpleasant way, or it can mean very much.
Example
He sang badly, but everyone clapped anyway.
He sang badly, but everyone clapped anyway.
Etymology
From 'bad', of uncertain Middle English origin, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe poor quality or, in some cases, strong need.