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English adverb: sadly

1. sadly in an unfortunate way


SamplesSadly he died before he could see his grandchild.


Synonymsunhappily


Antonymshappily

2. sadly with sadness; in a sad manner


Samples`She died last night,' he said sadly.

3. sadly in an unfortunate or deplorable manner


SamplesHe was sadly neglected.
It was woefully inadequate.


Synonymsdeplorably, lamentably, woefully









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