adv
sadly
SAD-lee
adv
1
In a sorrowful manner.
"She looked sadly at the empty chair."
2
Used to introduce an unfortunate fact; regrettably.
"Sadly, the museum closed down last year."
How to Use Sadly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a sad way, or "unfortunately" when starting a sentence.
Common pairings
sadly, ...
shake one's head sadly
Word Forms
sadlier comparative, more sadly comparative, sadliest superlative, most sadly superlative
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