sadly
/ˈsædli/ adverb A2- In a sad manner; sorrowfully. · “Only when we climb up can we see it,” he said sadly.
- 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.
- In a manner to cause sadness; badly; terribly.
- Very much (of a desire etc.); dearly; urgently.
Comparative sadlier · Superlative sadliest
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“Only a thimble,” said Alice sadly.
“Back to land again, and that’s all the first figure,” said the Mock Turtle, suddenly dropping his voice; and the two creatures, who had been jumping about like mad things all this time, sat down again very sadly and quietly, and looked at Alice.
So they began solemnly dancing round and round Alice, every now and then treading on her toes when they passed too close, and waving their forepaws to mark the time, while the Mock Turtle sang this, very slowly and sadly:—
The Knave shook his head sadly.
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