sorrily

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing regret or apology

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Variants

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feel sorry for , feel sorry for myself , feeling sorry for , feeling sorry for myself , felt sorry for , felt sorry for myself , sorrier , sorriest , sorrily , sorriness , sorrinesses , sorry , sorry about that

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Etymology

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originated from the Old English word 'sorhlyc', meaning 'sorrowful'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sorrily' is related to the word 'sorrow'.

2. The word 'sorrily' has only one syllable.

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Related Concepts

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1. apology: An expression of regret or remorse for an error or offense, typically one made to someone who was wronged.

2. regret: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sorrily' is often used to convey a sense of regret or apology in the tone of a character's speech. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck says, 'I done it sorrily, but I couldn't help it.'

How to Memorize "sorrily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad expression and bowed head, expressing regret or apology.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sorrily' with the word 'apology' or 'regret'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sorrowful Regret Is Expressed' to remember the definition of 'sorrily'.

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