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What is "sadly" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does sadly mean in English? Meaning of sadly definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "sadly" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "sadly": in an unfortunate way

Adverb

  • Meaning: in an unfortunate way
  • Example: sadly he died before he could see his grandchild
  • Synonyms: sadly unhappily
  • Antonyms: happily

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsadli/

    Meaning of "sadly": with sadness; in a sad manner

    Adverb

  • Meaning: with sadness; in a sad manner
  • Example: `She died last night,' he said sadly
  • Synonyms: sadly

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsadli/

    Meaning of "sadly": in an unfortunate or deplorable manner

    Adverb

  • Meaning: in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
  • Example: he was sadly neglected it was woefully inadequate
  • Synonyms: deplorably lamentably sadly woefully

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsadli/

    Synonyms:

    sorrowfully, wistfully, cheerlessly, dejectedly, dismally, dolefully, gloomily, grievously, joylessly, morosely,

    Antonyms:

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    sadly in English: sadly
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