1. in a weak manner; without strength or force

1. somewhat weak; not very strong or healthy
Usage: often used to describe a person’s physical condition

Examples

• She smiled weakly after hearing the bad news.
• The old man walked weakly down the hallway.
• He protested weakly but didn’t really argue.
• The weakly child needed extra care and attention.
• The light bulb glowed weakly in the dim room.
• She raised her hand weakly to wave goodbye.
• The weakly patient was moved to intensive care.