NYT Dictionary
FEEBLY
/ˈfiːbli/AdverbFEEB-lyfeeb-ly · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
In a feeble manner.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English febly; equivalent to feeble + -ly, euphonically blending -le and -ly. Compare nimbly, nobly, and Latinate -ably and -ibly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.