sadly

sad-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a way that shows or causes unhappiness.

  2. 2.

    Used to express regret about a fact or situation.

  3. 3.

    Unfortunately; regrettably.

Related words

Antonyms: fortunately, happily, joyfully
See also: sad, sadness, unfortunately
Synonyms: regrettably, sorrowfully, unfortunately

Etymology

From English sad + the adverbial suffix -ly.