sadly — In a way that shows sorrow or regret; unfortunately or disappointingly. Used to express that something is unfortunate or causes sadness.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that shows sorrow or regret; unfortunately or disappointingly. Used to express that something is unfortunate or causes sadness.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsædli/
Example Sentences
- Sadly, my pizza fell cheese-side down on the floor.
- The dog looked sadly at the empty food bowl.
- Sadly, he realized he had been wearing his shirt inside out all day.
sadly
ADVERB[/ˈsædli/]
In a way that shows sorrow or regret; unfortunately or disappointingly. Used to express that something is unfortunate or causes sadness.
The lonely boy sadly wiped away a tear as he sat on the rainy park bench.
As her spirit sank, the girl sadly lowered her head and sat in silence.
He was glad at first, but after hearing the bad news, he sadly covered his face.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sæd' meaning 'heavy, serious, or weighty,' which originally had the positive sense of 'satisfied' or 'full.' The meaning gradually shifted from physical heaviness to emotional heaviness, eventually becoming associated with sorrow.
Breakdown
sad (Old English root meaning heavy/serious) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Sadly, my pizza fell cheese-side down on the floor.”
“The dog looked sadly at the empty food bowl.”
“Sadly, he realized he had been wearing his shirt inside out all day.”
“She waved sadly as the train departed.”
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