US /ˈsædli/
adv Freq #5960

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing.

    Sadly, the concert was cancelled at the last minute.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that shows unhappiness.

    "I wish I could come with you," she said sadly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · used to say that something... unfortunatelyregrettablyalas
2 adv · in a way that shows... sorrowfullymournfully
Word family
Derived forms unsadly

Etymology

From Middle English sadly; equivalent to sad + -ly.

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