Pronunciation

/sædli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Expressing sorrow, regret, or disappointment in the manner of something being done or said. It modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

Phrases

• “Sadly, he had to leave.”
• “She wept sadly after receiving the news.”
• “The news came sadly.”

Example Sentences

• “He accepted the defeat with a heavy heart, sadly acknowledging his loss.”
• “Sadly, the concert was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.”
• “She sighed sadly as she reminisced about the past.”

Synonyms

• Unhappily
• Dishearteningly
• Mournfully
• Sorrowfully
• Regretfully

Antonyms

• Happily
• Joyfully
• Cheerfully
• Gladly
• Heartily