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Sorely

/ˈsɔɹli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a sore or desperate manner..

Definitions by Sense

  1. In a sore or desperate manner.
  2. Very, extremely.

Example Sentences

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.
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.

Synonyms for sorely

painfully

Antonyms for sorely

painlessly

Related Words

painfullysadlybitterlywoefullyharshlycruellydesperatelyseverelybadlyhardcallouslyurgentacutelyheavilystronglyurgentlyextremelydeeplyprofoundlyvitally

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sorely mean?

Sorely means In a sore or desperate manner..

What is a synonym for sorely?

Common synonyms include painfully.

What is the opposite of sorely?

Possible antonyms include painlessly.

How do you use sorely in a sentence?

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.

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