badly

Definition

In a bad manner.

Etymology

From Middle English badly, baddely, baddeliche, equivalent to bad + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "Things are going badly for her: she did badly in her exams owing to a badly designed studying schedule."
• "Don't think badly of me, give me the benefit of the doubt."
• "You can eat badly and feel crapola or eat healthily and feel great. The choice is yours..."