ailing Meaning & Definition
What Does Ailing Mean?
As a noun, ailing means An ailment. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of ail. As an adjective, it means Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.
Ailing at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈeɪ.lɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sick, ill and indisposed |
| Plural | ailings |
| Comparative / superlative | more ailing, most ailing |
Ailing Definition (Noun)
- An ailment.
Ailing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of ail
Ailing as an Adjective
- Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.
She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out.
Verb
- To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)
Have some chicken soup. It's good for what ails you.
- To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.
Synonyms of Ailing
Ailing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ailing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ailing in a Sentence
She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out.
Have some chicken soup. It's good for what ails you.
Word Forms & Grammar
ailing (plural ailings)
ailing
ailing (comparative more ailing, superlative most ailing)
Words That Rhyme With Ailing
How Do You Say Ailing?
Ailing is pronounced //ˈeɪ.lɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Ailing
Is ailing a noun or a verb?
Ailing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for ailing?
Words with a similar meaning to ailing include sick, ill and indisposed. See the full list of ailing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ailing?
The plural of ailing is ailings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ailing?
The comparative form is more ailing and the superlative form is most ailing.