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sad·ly

sadly

 
pronunciation:
saed li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in a manner that exhibits or expresses sadness.
She spoke sadly of the loss of her husband.
synonyms:
mournfully, sorrowfully
antonyms:
cheerfully, gaily, happily, joyfully
definition 2: with a feeling of sadness.
She thought sadly of her missed opportunities.
definition 3: unfortunately.
Sadly, he did not live to see his son's astounding success.
synonyms:
unfortunately