Word Games Pro Dictionary
sadly
adverb
in an unfortunate way
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- ADL
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈsadli
Meaning
Definitions
adverb
in an unfortunate way
“sadly he died before he could see his grandchild”
adverb
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
“he was sadly neglected”
adverb
with sadness; in a sad manner
“‘She died last night,’ he said sadly”
In context
Example Sentences
sadly he died before he could see his grandchild
he was sadly neglected
it was woefully inadequate
‘She died last night,’ he said sadly
Similar words
Synonyms
Opposite words