Sorrily: meaning, definitions and examples
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sorrily
[ หsษหrษชli ]
expressing regret
The word 'sorrily' is an adverb derived from the adjective 'sorry'. It is used to convey a sense of regret or sorrow in a manner that reflects the speaker's emotional state. While not commonly used in formal writing, it is more often found in conversational speech. 'Sorrily' implies a deeper emotional resonance than simply stating something in a neutral tone.
Synonyms
apologetically, regretfully, sadly.
Examples of usage
- She looked at me sorrily after making the mistake.
- I had to apologize sorrily for forgetting our meeting.
- He spoke sorrily about his past choices.
Translations
Translations of the word "sorrily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lamentavelmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเค เคเฅ เคธเคพเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช bedauerlicherweise
๐ฎ๐ฉ sayangnya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐ ะถะฐะปั
๐ต๐ฑ niestety
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎๅฟตใชใใ
๐ซ๐ท malheureusement
๐ช๐ธ lamentablemente
๐น๐ท maalesef
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๊น๊ฒ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฃุณู
๐จ๐ฟ bohuลพel
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพiaฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆพๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalostno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพvรญ miรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะบัะฝััะบะต ะพัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฌแฃแฎแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษษssรผf ki
๐ฒ๐ฝ lamentablemente
Etymology
The term 'sorrily' originates from the adjective 'sorry', which has roots in Old English 'sarig', meaning 'distressed' or 'sorrowful'. The transformation into an adverbial form reflects a common linguistic practice of modifying adjectives to describe the manner in which an action is performed. As literature evolved, the usage of 'sorrily' became more situational, often working its way into conversational English rather than formal contexts. With increased globalization and cultural exchange, variations and informal usage have become commonplace, with 'sorrily' frequently utilized in everyday dialogues to express remorse.