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We use bad (an adjective) with linking verbs such as is, seems, feels, looks, or appears. Example: “I feel bad that I missed the concern.” We use the adverb badly with action verbs. Example: “He smells badly.” This sentence means he can’t detect the smell of his girlfriend’s perfume, but “He smells bad” means he needs to shower and use deodorant.
