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Meaning of sadly
The primary meaning of "sadly" is to express regret or sorrow about something.
Etymology of sadly
The word "sadly" originates from the Old English word "saed" or "saedlic", which meant "sorrowful" or "sad"
The adverbial form "sadly" emerged in Middle English, around the 14th century, to describe a manner or attitude of sadness or regret
Synonyms
unhappily
regrettably
unfortunately
disappointingly
gloomily
mournfully
sorrowfully
dejectedly
despondently
dishearteningly
discouragingly
dismally
drearily
dismal
bleakly
depressingly
morosely
somberly
melancholically
plaintively
pitifully
tragically
calamitously
catastrophically
disastrously
hopelessly
despairingly
Definitions
- Used to express regret or sorrow about something
- Used to indicate that something is unfortunate or disappointing
- Used to describe a feeling of sadness or sorrow
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident was received sadly by the community
- She spoke sadly of her experiences during the war
- The team played sadly and lost the game
Antonyms
happily
fortunately
luckily
thankfully
cheerfully
joyfully
triumphantly
victoriously
successfully
blissfully
ecstatically
elatedly
jubilantly
cheerily
brightly
sunny
optimistically
positively
hopefully
enthusiastically
energetically
vibrantly