sadly
/ˈsædli/adverb2 syllables
Sadly means: in an unfortunate or deplorable manner.
Synonyms for sadly13
adverb, as in in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
deplorably, lamentably, woefully
adverb, as in in an unfortunate way
unhappily
also used for sadly
sorrowfully, ruefully, mournfully, heavily, unfortunately, sad to say, regrettably, regretfully, alas
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Opposites of sadly
What does sadly mean?3
adverb
1
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner“he was sadly neglected”
2
in an unfortunate way“sadly he died before he could see his grandchild”
3
with sadness; in a sad manner“‘She died last night,’ he said sadly”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with sadly?3
Sadly in a sentence
- Sadly, the best products are also the most expensive.tieguy
- Sadly, he isn't as skilled as he is enthusiastic.FlamingTofu
- Sadly, terrorism is a global disease, but it must never be allowed to triumph.patgfisher
- Sadly, my father no longer belongs to the group.AlanF_US
- Sadly, being sincere and saying everything on your mind is dangerous.DJ_Saidez
- Sadly, she died before she could realize her dream.Hybrid
- Sadly, some of us are wretches and have to suffer eternally.Lepotdeterre
- He rose also and looked at me in silence, shaking his head sadly.Hybrid
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Forms of sadly
as a adverb
- comparative
- sadlier
- superlative
- sadliest