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Sadly ˈsædli Shook Smiled Adverb Head Charles Father

Word3 sadly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈsædli/ /ˈsædli/
Example
  • ‘i'm so sorry,’ she said sadly.
  • she shook her head sadly.
  • charles smiled sadly. there was nothing more he could say.
  • my father smiled sadly and shook his head.
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sadly

(adverb)/ˈsædli/ /ˈsædli/
  1. in a sad way
    • ‘I'm so sorry,’ she said sadly.
    • She shook her head sadly.
    • Charles smiled sadly. There was nothing more he could say.
    • My father smiled sadly and shook his head.
  2. unfortunately
    • Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart.
    • Although Scott is remarkably talented at screenwriting, his directing skills are sadly lacking.
  3. very much and in a way that makes you sad
    • She will be sadly missed.
    • They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed.
    • If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken.
    • His work has been sadly neglected.
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