Badly

5 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way. Very much; seriously.

“The team played badly in the first half.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbæd.li/

Syllables

bad·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

poorlyinadequatelyseverely

Antonyms

welladvantageously

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double D, ends with LY adverb pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points with valuable B worth 3 points.

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Anagrams of Badly

Words that use exactly the same letters as “badly”.

baldy blady

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “badly” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

baddy bally barly bawly madly radly sadly

Words you can make from Badly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “badly”.

ably bald blad blay lady

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