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Antonyms for feebly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : fee-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfi bəl



Definition of feebly

Origin :
  • late 13c., from feeble + -ly (2).
  • As in badly : adv inadequately
  • As in helplessly : adv incapably
  • As in perforce : adv helplessly
Example sentences :
  • He looked upward with a radiant expression, and feebly pressed her hand.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But the mind of Ho-tai had begun to come back to him, feebly as from a far journey.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • She but feebly blamed me, when she spoke, for not hearing what Mr. Solmes had to say.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Great was her happiness on feeling that he feebly returned the clasp.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • John looked up, and seeing who it was, feebly held out his hand.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • She smiled to him feebly, and passed from his range with a respectful nod.
  • Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
  • She turned so that she could bring her starboard guns into action, and they did so feebly.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • Then, she feebly agitated the fingers as if to attract attention.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • "Do not be such an unreasonable child," he remonstrated, feebly.
  • Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen
  • Ellenora left the hall and feebly felt her way to the street.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

Synonyms for feebly

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