Poorly and Thriving

Poorly

Poorly adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.
Usage example: she stayed home because she was feeling poorly

Thriving is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Thriving

Thriving adjective - Having attained a desired end or state of good fortune.

Poorly is an antonym for thriving.

Nearby Words: thrive, thrived

Both words in one sentence

  • The original sold better in the West than in Japan (due in part to the PS3's international popularity), but since the PSP was thriving in Japan but dying in the West, the game sold poorly outside of the Japanese market.
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