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