sadly (Meaning)
sadly (r)
in an unfortunate way
with sadness; in a sad manner
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
sadly (adv.)
Wearily; heavily; firmly.
Seriously; soberly; gravely.
Grievously; deeply; sorrowfully; miserably.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sadly
Synonyms:
- woefully
- severely
- sharply
- plaintively
- dolorously
- inconsolably
- unhappily
- dolefully
- hardly
- agonizingly
- grievously
- resentfully
- harshly
- ruefully
- wailfully
- wretchedly
- sorely
- lugubriously
Antonyms:
- delightedly
- stoically
- impassively
- calmly
- cheerily
- calmly
- blithely
- rejoicingly
- gaily
- favorably
- rejoicingly
- gayly
- indifferently
- impassively
- nonchalantly
- well
- mirthfully
- lightheartedly
- casually
- dispassionately
- mirthfully
- delightedly
- unconcernedly
- unconcernedly
- gaily
- indifferently
- lightly
- gayly
- dispassionately
- nonchalantly
- lightly
- well
- favorably
- cheerily
- sunnily
- blithely
- stoically
- sunnily
- lightheartedly
- casually
Synonyms:
- cheerlessly
- gloomily
- dourly
- hurtfully
- despairingly
- dispiritedly
- sullenly
- mirthlessly
- dismally
- acutely
- morosely
- glumly
- abjectly
- piercingly
- ill
- drearily
- distressfully
- poignantly
- miserably
- blackly
- despondently
- keenly
- disconsolately
- dejectedly
- low-spiritedly
- downheartedly
- forlornly
- cruelly
- pessimistically
- crestfallenly
- somberly
- joylessly
- distressingly
- darkly
Antonyms:
sadly Sentence Examples
- Sadly, the news of his untimely demise reached us this morning.
- Sadly, the storm caused widespread damage to the coastal towns.
- Sadly, the accident left her with life-long disabilities.
- Sadly, the marriage had irretrievably broken down.
- Sadly, the company had to declare bankruptcy.
- Sadly, the cherished family heirloom was lost in a fire.
- Sadly, the beloved pet succumbed to its illness.
- Sadly, the once-vibrant city had fallen into decline.
- Sadly, violence and unrest shattered the community's harmony.
- Sadly, the opportunity to reunite with a long-lost friend passed by.
FAQs About the word sadly
in an unfortunate way, with sadness; in a sad manner, in an unfortunate or deplorable mannerWearily; heavily; firmly., Seriously; soberly; gravely., Grievously;
bitterly, hard, painfully, regretfully, sorrowfully, mournfully,woefully, severely, sharply, plaintively
joyously, gladly, cheerfully, joyfully, blissfully, joyfully, gladly, gleefully, happily, joyously
Sadly, the news of his untimely demise reached us this morning.
Sadly, the storm caused widespread damage to the coastal towns.
Sadly, the accident left her with life-long disabilities.
Sadly, the marriage had irretrievably broken down.
