Pōōr'ly1, adv.
adv. 1. In a poor manner or condition; without wealth; as, to live poorly.
Sense 2. With little or no success; with little growth, profit, or advantage; as, these men have succeeded poorly in business.
Sense 3. Meanly; without spirit.
Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, That from his wars they poorly would retire. Dryden.
Sense 4. Without excellence or dignity; as, he performs poorly in elevated characters.