BADLY

Definition of BADLY

  1. (adv)to a severe or serious degree
  2. (adv)(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
  3. (adv)evilly or wickedly
  4. (adv)in a disobedient or naughty way
  5. (adv)with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
  6. (adv)very much; strongly
  7. (adv)without skill or in a displeasing manner
  8. (adv)in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
  9. (adv)unfavorably or with disapproval
  10. (adv)with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display