Meaning & Definition of Sadly in English
English⟶
Sadly
/sædli/
adverb
1. In an unfortunate way
- "Sadly he died before he could see his grandchild"
synonym:
- sadly,
- unhappily
2. With sadness
- In a sad manner
- "`she died last night,' he said sadly"
synonym:
- sadly
3. In an unfortunate or deplorable manner
- "He was sadly neglected"
- "It was woefully inadequate"
synonym:
- deplorably,
- lamentably,
- sadly,
- woefully
Examples of using
Smiling sadly, she began to talk.
She smiled sadly.