sadly

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing or characterized by feelings of sadness, sorrow, or disappointment.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

mournfully , regretfully , ruefully , sorrowfully , alas , regretfully , regrettably , sad to say , unfortunately

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sadly
madly , badly , ladily , daily

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Variants

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sadly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'with sadness' or 'in a sad manner', from old English 'sadle' meaning 'gloomy' or 'sorrowful'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sadly' has four syllables.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout Finch says, 'I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.' Atticus Finch responds, 'Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.' (Chapter 15)

3. In the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption', the character Brooks Hatlen is released from prison after serving 50 years for a crime he did not commit. He is filled with joy and excitement about starting a new life, but is tragically killed in a robbery shortly after his release. The movie ends with the character Red, who has befriended Brooks, saying, 'I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.' (End of movie)

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Related Concepts

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1. Melancholy: A state of sadness or gloominess, often with feelings of loneliness and introspection.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sadly' is often used to convey a sense of regret or disappointment. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth laments, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which, like the moon, doth wax and wane.' (Act I, Scene V). In music, the word 'sadly' is used in the title and lyrics of many songs to convey a sense of melancholy or sorrow.

How to Memorize "sadly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad expression, or imagine a scene where something unfortunate has happened.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sadly' with the feeling of sadness or disappointment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'S - Sadness, A - Adverb, D - Disappointment, L - Lamenting, Y - Yielding to feelings'.

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