Weakly

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a feeble or lacking-strength manner, or to a minor and ineffective degree.

“He smiled weakly at the joke, unable to summon any genuine enthusiasm for the occasion.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈwiːkli/

Syllables

weak·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

decrepitdebile feeble infirmricketysaplessweak

Antonyms

strongly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains W, E, A, K, L, Y, all distinct letters. K and Y are both less common Wordle letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points. K (5) and Y (4) give this adverb high tile value. Extends WEAK with LY.

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Words you can make from Weakly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “weakly”.

awkly kwela lakey leaky weaky akey alew alky kale kyle lake leak wake wale walk weak weal weka yale yawl

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