Lamentably
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Lamentably is an adverb meaning Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.
Meaning
Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.
More Meanings
- (now rare) With lamentation.
Example Sentences
Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing.
He spoke learnedly and lamentably upon the evils and inconveniences of his own profession, […]
[S]he […] lamentably recounted to hym all the felonyes / and iniuries done to her by ſyr Hewe Spencer […]
I loue a ballad but euen too well, if it be dolefull matter merrily ſet downe: or a very pleaſant thing indeede, and ſung lamentably.
Synonyms for lamentably
Depending on context, synonyms include woefully, deplorably, sadly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sadly, woefully, deplorably, depressingly, miserably, dismally.
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