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wofully


Meanings
  • adverb

    Expressing deep feeling or sorrow; miserable, pitiful.


Rhymes
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dolefully , miserably , regfully , solemnly
Variants
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woeful , woefuller , woefullest , woefully , woefulness , woefulnesses , woful , wofuller , wofullest
Etymology
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From old English 'woful' meaning 'full of woe' or 'miserable'.


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  1. The word 'wofully' is related to the Old English word 'woful', which meant 'full of woe' or 'miserable'.

  2. The word 'wofully' is often used to describe a deep, sorrowful feeling or expression.

  3. The word 'wofully' is sometimes used interchangeably with the words 'miserably' or 'dolefully'.


Related Concepts
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  1. misery: A state of deep and prolonged sadness or despair.

  2. sorrow: A feeling of deep sadness or grief.


Culture
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The word 'wofully' has been used in literature to express deep sadness, regret, or pity. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the word 'woeful' to describe her guilt and remorse.

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