What does lamentably mean?
Lamentably means Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation..
Lamentably
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation..
Definitions by Sense
- Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.
- (now rare) With lamentation.
Example Sentences
Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing.
[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.
He spoke learnedly and lamentably upon the evils and inconveniences of his own profession, […]
Synonyms for lamentably
Antonyms for lamentably
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lamentably
- most lamentably
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lamentably?
Common synonyms include woefully, deplorably, sadly.
What is the opposite of lamentably?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lamentably in a sentence?
Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.