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sadly
01
in a sorrowful or regretful manner
Grammatical Information
incomparable
Examples
He spoke sadly about the missed opportunities in his career.
02
used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact
Examples
Sadly, we wo n't be able to attend the wedding due to a prior commitment.
03
to a degree that causes disappointment or regret
Examples
His advice is sadly ignored by most people today.
Lexical Tree
sadly
sad
