poorlyadv.1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.()2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.()3. Meanly; without spirit.()Nor is their courage or their wealth so low,
That from his wars they poorly would retire. (Dryden.)4. Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.()Poorly off, not well off; not rich.()a. Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.(T. Scott.)