Sadly: meaning, definitions and examples
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sadly
[ ˈsadli ]
used to express regret or disappointment
In a regretful or disappointing manner.
Synonyms
disappointingly, regrettably, unfortunately
Examples of usage
- Sadly, she couldn't make it to the party.
- He looked sadly at the broken toy.
used to emphasize a statement
To a high degree; greatly.
Synonyms
mournfully, regretfully, unhappily
Examples of usage
- She is sadly mistaken if she thinks he will forgive her.
- Sadly, his predictions came true.
Translations
Translations of the word "sadly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tristemente
🇮🇳 दुर्भाग्यवश
🇩🇪 traurigerweise
🇮🇩 dengan sedih
🇺🇦 на жаль
🇵🇱 niestety
🇯🇵 悲しいことに
🇫🇷 malheureusement
🇪🇸 desafortunadamente
🇹🇷 maalesef
🇰🇷 슬프게도
🇸🇦 للأسف
🇨🇿 bohužel
🇸🇰 bohužiaľ
🇨🇳 不幸地
🇸🇮 žal
🇮🇸 því miður
🇰🇿 өкінішке орай
🇬🇪 სამწუხაროდ
🇦🇿 təəssüf ki
🇲🇽 desafortunadamente
Word origin
The word 'sadly' originated from the Middle English word 'sadli', which was derived from the Old English word 'sædlīce'. The adverb 'sadly' has been used in English since the 14th century to express regret, disappointment, or a high degree of emotion. Over time, it has become a commonly used word in the English language to convey various emotions and emphasize statements.
See also: sad, sadden, saddened, sadder, sadism, sadist, sadness.