ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sorely

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɔɹli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Sorely is an adverb meaning In a sore or desperate manner.

Meaning

In a sore or desperate manner.

More Meanings

  1. Very, extremely.

Example Sentences

He said he wanted it [the picture] for his study. I would not let him have it, and he went away sorely puzzled.
If Chelsea hoped this blow would have a detrimental effect on Arsenal, they were to be sorely mistaken as the Gunners surged forward after the restart.
But the decision to electrify north of Sheffield just months after the government 'paused' the Midland Main Line electrification scheme from Leicester to Sheffield illustrates the lack of clear vision or decision-making that the railways sorely need.

Synonyms for sorely

Depending on context, synonyms include painfully.

Antonyms for sorely

Common opposites include painlessly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include painfully, sadly, bitterly, woefully, harshly, cruelly.

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