sorely

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   to a great degree

   I missed them sorely.

2. 2
   adv

   In a sore or desperate manner.

   But the decision to electrify north of Sheffield just months after the government 'paused' the Midland Main Line electrification scheme from Leicester to Sheffield illustrates the lack of clear vision or decision-making that the railways sorely need.

3. 3
   adv

   Very, extremely.

   He said he wanted it [the picture] for his study. I would not let him have it, and he went away sorely puzzled.

4. 4
   adv

   in or as if in pain

From Middle English sorely, from Old English sārlīċ (adjective), sārlīċe (adverb); equivalent to sore + -ly.

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