You will be sorely missed.
She provided some sorely needed help.
The house is sorely in need of paint.
He is sorely lacking in social skills.
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of sorely was
before the 12th century
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