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Definition of sickliness

sickliness

/ˈsɪk.li.nəs/
sick · li · ness
Adverb:sicklily
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Adjective:sickly
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1

The state or quality of being chronically ill, weak, or prone to disease.

Example

"His childhood was marked by constant sickliness that kept him indoors for months at a time."

2

A pale, wan, or unwholesome quality in appearance, color, or atmosphere, or an excessive sentimentality that induces disgust.

Example

"The fluorescent lights gave a greenish sickliness to the hospital corridor."

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• Rhymes for sickliness

• Nearby Words

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sickle
sicklebill
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sickness
sicknote

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sickliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sickliness
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