sorely

Middle English

/ˈsɔːrliː/

adv
Definitions
  • strongly, forcefully; in a cruel manner.
  • extremely, totally, very; by a lot.
  • (rare) unhappily, glumly, bitterly; in a sad manner.
  • (rare) lamentably, sorrily; in a miserable or sorry manner
  • (rare) While hurt or injured.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English sārlīċ affix from Middle English sore.

Origin

Middle English

sore

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