Poorly and Wholesome

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Poorly adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.

Usage example: she stayed home because she was feeling poorly

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Wholesome is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Wholesome adjective - Enjoying health and vigor.

Usage example: a wholesome young woman in the prime of her life

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Poorly is an antonym for wholesome.

Nearby Words: whole, wholesomely

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Wholesome and Poorly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 20, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/poorly/wholesome

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