хи́лый — meaning in English
khilyy
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English meaning
- feeble adj Physically weak, lacking strength.
- weakling noun A physically frail or sickly person.
- wishy-washy adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.
Senses
хи́лый is used for these senses in English:
- feeble Deficient in physical strength.
- weakling weak, either physically, morally or mentally
- wishy-washy Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
feeble — full definition
- adj Physically weak, lacking strength.
- adj Lacking force or effectiveness; weak in impact.
weakling — full definition
- noun A physically frail or sickly person.
- noun Someone lacking courage or moral backbone.
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