Meaning
- In a sad manner; sorrowfully.
- Unfortunately, sad to say.
- In a manner to cause sadness; badly; terribly.
- (dated) Very much (of a desire etc.); dearly; urgently.
- (obsolete) Deeply, completely.
Synonyms
with regret
with grief
in low spirits
with a sad look
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsædli/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English sadly; equivalent to sad + -ly.
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