badly — [bad′lē] adv. worse, worst 1. in a bad manner; harmfully, unpleasantly, incorrectly, wickedly, etc. 2. Informal very much; greatly [to want something badly]: Also used informally as an adjective meaning “sorry,” although bad is preferred in… … English World dictionary
Badly — Bad ly, adv. In a bad manner; poorly; not well; unskillfully; imperfectly; unfortunately; grievously; so as to cause harm; disagreeably; seriously. [1913 Webster] Note: Badly is often used colloquially for very much or very greatly, with words… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
badly — /bad lee/, adv., worse, worst, adj. adv. 1. in a defective, incorrect, or undesirable way: The car runs badly. 2. in an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unskilled manner: a vague, badly written letter; He paints badly. 3. unfavorably: His neighbors … Universalium
bad — bæd adj. (Canadian and U.S. Slang) good; excellent, great, wonderful n. wickedness; evil; that which is below expectations, that which is below standard or adj. harmful; inferior; serious, grave, acute; pernicious, damaging, harmful (e.g.:… … English contemporary dictionary
badly — bad|ly W3S2 [ˈbædli] adv comparative worse [wə:s US wə:rs] superlative worst [wə:st US wə:rst] 1.) in an unsatisfactory or unsuccessful way ≠ ↑well ▪ The company has been very badly managed. ▪ The novel was translated badly into English. ▪ badly… … Dictionary of contemporary English
badly — bad•ly [[t]ˈbæd li[/t]] adv. worse, worst, adj. 1) in a defective or incorrect way 2) in an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unskilled manner 3) unfavorably: She spoke badly of him[/ex] 4) in a wicked, evil, or morally or legally wrong way 5) in a… … From formal English to slang
bad — bad1 [bad] adj. worse, worst [ME bad, badde < ? OE bæddel, hermaphrodite] 1. a) not good; not as it should be [a bad attitude, a bad deal] b) defective in quality; below standard; inadequate [bad plumbing] 2 … English World dictionary
badly — adv. (worse; worst) 1 in a bad manner (works badly). 2 colloq. very much (wants it badly). 3 severely (was badly defeated) … Useful english dictionary
bad — bad1 badness, n. /bad/, adj., worse, worst; (Slang) badder, baddest for 36; n.; adv. adj. 1. not good in any manner or degree … Universalium
bad — adj., n., & adv. adj. (worse; worst) 1 inferior, inadequate, defective (bad work; a bad driver; bad light). 2 a unpleasant, unwelcome (bad weather; bad news). b unsatisfactory, unfortunate (a bad business). 3 harmful (is bad for you). 4 (of food) … Useful english dictionary
bad*/*/*/ — [bæd] (comparative worse [wɜːs] ; superlative worst [wɜːst] ) adj I 1) not nice or enjoyable The weather was really bad – it rained all week.[/ex] I m afraid I have some bad news for you.[/ex] 2) causing major problems, harm, or damage a bad… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
