word
Sadly
SA-dlee
/ˈsædliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sadly
Dictionary meaning
In an unfortunate way.
Examples
- They sadly died before they could see their grandchild.
- I was sadly neglected at the dinner party.
Synonyms: unhappily
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