Sorrily: meaning, definitions and examples

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sorrily

 

[ หˆsษ”หrษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentavelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค– เค•เฅ‡ เคธเคพเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bedauerlicherweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sayangnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะถะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niestety

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹ๅฟตใชใŒใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malheureusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamentablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maalesef

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆํƒ€๊น๊ฒŒ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู„ุฃุณู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bohuลพel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiaฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ๆ†พๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalostno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvรญ miรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะบั–ะฝั–ัˆะบะต ะพั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ษ™ssรผf ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.