feebly
8
3.9
- adverb
- /ˈfiːbli/
:
débilmente
- The sunlight filtered feebly through the thick fog, barely illuminating the path ahead.
- smiled feebly
- said feebly
- tried feebly
Examples
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"Oh, yes, of course," Nora said feebly and looked out the window.
Fiction book (1998) -
When the call went through, the old woman asked feebly: Erik, what news?
Fiction book (1994) -
Even so, the next day I feebly gave his scheme a try and completely screwed up in the process.
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Lights from the street cast down feebly through the dark near the old schoolhouse.
Fiction book (1993) -
The winter sun shone rather feebly in the parking lot.
Fiction book (1997) -
Tom looks up, the color drained from his face, and reaches feebly out for his hat.
Fiction book (1990) -
My voice floated feebly up toward the flaring lights in the sharp night air.
Fiction book (1991) -
The afternoon was closing fast, the sun blinking feebly through the gray overcast.
Fiction book (1990) -
Their horns bleat feebly, as if they are asphyxiating on their own exhaust.
Academic text (2011) -
Rory shivered and smiled feebly, following Night as he opened the refrigerator.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
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1.0
In a way that shows little strength or energy
10
3.2
With little feeling or energy
5
5.6
In a weak way that does not seem believable
3
3.5
In a way that shows little energy or interest
1
8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
1
6.8
In a weak, light way that shows little color or energy
1
7.5
In a way that cannot change or stop something
1
8.0
In a weak, pale way showing little energy
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a weak, quiet way that shows little confidence
In a limp, weak way that is not firm
In a slow, tired way showing little energy
In a pale, weak way with little energy
Antonyms
How Strongly
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Etymology
Feebly comes from the adjective feeble, which means 'weak' or without much strength. So to do something feebly is to do it in a weak, low-energy way, like a small candle that barely gives light.