Meaning & Definition of word "Ill"
Ill
/ɪl/
noun:
- 1. A condition of being sick or unwell.
- Example: The doctor treated her for the ills that plagued her.
adjective:
- 1. Affected by physical or mental illness.
- Example: She felt ill after eating the undercooked chicken.
- 2. Badly or poorly; in an unfavorable manner.
- Example: He was treated ill by his coworkers.
- 3. Morally bad or wicked.
- Example: The ill consequences of his actions were evident.
adverb:
- 1. In a bad manner; poorly.
- Example: He plays the piano ill compared to his sister.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English ‘ikil’, meaning 'bad' or 'foul'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ill at ease:
Feeling uncomfortable or anxious.
ill will:
A feeling of hostility or enmity.
ill-fated:
Doomed to disaster; unlucky.
Related Words
illness:
A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
bad:
Not good in any manner or degree.
malady:
A disease or ailment.
Slang Meanings of ill
Meaning: Cool or impressive.
● Example Sentence: That new car is ill!
Meaning: Unfortunate or problematic.
● Example Sentence: It’s ill when you miss the bus in the rain.