adv. 1.to a severe or serious degree 2.(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner 3.evilly or wickedly 4.in a disobedient or naughty way 5.with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') 6.very much 7.without skill or in a displeasing manner 8.in a disadvantageous way 9.unfavorably or with disapproval 10.with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display