Meaning & use
feebly
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In a weak or faint manner, lacking strength, force, or effectiveness.
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The patient smiled feebly and reached for a glass of water.
The company's excuse for the delay feebly attempted to explain the shortage.
A note on using this word
Feebly can describe both physical weakness and a weak, unconvincing attempt or argument.
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