# feeble vs feely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### feeble
*adjective · IPA /ˈfiːbəl/ · frequency rank #22,082*
Deficient in physical strength.

### feely
*adjective · IPA /ˈfiːli/ · frequency rank #46,460*
soft; smooth; velvety

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/feeble-vs-feely