as in bitterly
with feelings of bitterness or grief
sadly she told us how her dog died
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Recent Examples of sadly
Yet the tragedy last month in Minnesota demonstrates that such reminders must sadly be issued.
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Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
These brave men and women conducting rescue operations have saved many people but sadly, there have also been at least 50 fatalities reported, including 15 children as of Saturday night.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Expanding or finishing the subway is sadly unrealistic at this time given its cost.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
No, sadly, Munch’s Make Believe Band is a part of the past.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
These brave men and women conducting rescue operations have saved many people but sadly, there have also been at least 50 fatalities reported, including 15 children as of Saturday night.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Expanding or finishing the subway is sadly unrealistic at this time given its cost.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
No, sadly, Munch’s Make Believe Band is a part of the past.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sadly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sadly
Adverb
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Both bravely and regretfully, Daniel shared how those feelings led him to treat his friends poorly.—
Claudia Levens,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Nov. 2024
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But the situation is regretfully seeing two conflicting claims from the two parties.—
Jade Gomez,
People.com,
16 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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Nikko Reed, who had a pick-six in Thursday’s practice, broke hard on a KeAndre Lambert-Smith dig route.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake hard for eight to 10 seconds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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“Sadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadly. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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