sadly A2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈsædli/ See IPA manual Freq #5960 Meanings 1 adv Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing. Sadly, the concert was cancelled at the last minute. 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 AI details From Middle English sadly; equivalent to sad + -ly. sadly Middle English View etymology graph -> Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # sadly **Type:** Word **Level:** A2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈsædli/ **Frequency rank:** 5960 ## Meanings 1. Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing. 2. In a way that shows unhappiness. ## Examples - Sadly, the concert was cancelled at the last minute. - "I wish I could come with you," she said sadly. ## Derived Forms - unsadly ## Roots and Affixes - Root: sadly ## Etymology From Middle English sadly; equivalent to sad + -ly. ## AI Etymology Sadly comes from Middle English sadly; equivalent to sad + -ly. Modern senses include used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing. and in a way that shows unhappiness.. The wider word family includes derivatives such as unsadly. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown