Sadly

/ˈsadli/

The meaning and definition of Sadly, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adverb

In a sad manner; sorrowfully.
““Only when we climb up can we see it,” he said sadly.”
Unfortunately, sad to say.
“If you think you’re getting out of this place alive, you are sadly mistaken, my friend.”

Synonyms mournfully regretfully ruefully sorrowfully alas regrettably

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