sadly

UK /ˈsædli/ US /ˈsædli/
adv 5

Definitions

adv

1

In a sad manner; sorrowfully.

“Only when we climb up can we see it,” he said sadly.

2

Unfortunately, sad to say.

If you think you’re getting out of this place alive, you are sadly mistaken, my friend.

Sadly, the two were never to meet again.

3

In a manner to cause sadness; badly; terribly.

The people of Ebeltoft were once sadly plagued by them, as they plundered their pantries in a most unconscionable manner; so they consulted a very wise and pious man and his advice was, that they should hang a bell in the steeple of the church.

4

Very much (of a desire etc.); dearly; urgently.

"Don't ask me: don't make me talk of it," she answered. "I'm not fit now. I have been cruelly used and cruelly wronged. You will be kinder than ever, if you will walk on fast, and not speak to me. I sadly want to quiet myself, if I can."

5

Deeply, completely.

By my feythe sayd syre launcelot in that pauelione wil I lodge alle this nyghte / and soo there he alyghte doune and tayed his hors to the pauelione / and there he vnarmed hym / and there he fond a bedde / and layd hym theryn / and felle on slepe sadly

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