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poorliest

poorliest is the superlative form of poorly.

Meaning of poorly

Adjective

poorly (comparative poorlier or more poorly, superlative poorliest or most poorly)

  1. (UK) Ill, unwell, sick.
    • to report one's child poorly

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Questions about poorliest

What is poorliest the superlative form of?
Poorliest is the superlative form of poorly.

Words near poorliest in the dictionary

  1. pooring
  2. pooris
  3. poorish
  4. poorism
  5. poorlier
  6. poorliest
  7. poorliness
  8. poorling
  9. poorlings
  10. poorly
  11. poorlyish

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