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Sadly ˈsædli Adverb Bre Years Marriage Grown Shook

Word sadly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈsædli / NAmE / ˈsædli /
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  • sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart.
  • she shook her head sadly.
  • she will be sadly missed.
  • they had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed.
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sadly

(adverb)BrE / ˈsædli / NAmE / ˈsædli /
  1. unfortunately
    • Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart.
  2. in a sad way
    • She shook her head sadly.
  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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