sorrily

adverb

sor·​ri·​ly ˈsärə̇lē 

-li also ˈsȯr-

: in a sorry manner

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sarily, sorily, from sary, sory sorry + -ly

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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