as in bitterly
with feelings of bitterness or grief
sadly she told us how her dog died
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Right now, Commissioner Tisch, sadly, is a lonely voice.
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Maud Maron, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Switching to decaffeinated tea or coffee sadly isn’t the answer, as the polyphenols still remain intact.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
However, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) overruled CBFC’s decision and allowed the film to release with minimal cuts (sadly, the tribunal was later dissolved).
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Oscar sadly is too prim and proper to reward its raw sexuality.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Maud Maron, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Switching to decaffeinated tea or coffee sadly isn’t the answer, as the polyphenols still remain intact.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
However, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) overruled CBFC’s decision and allowed the film to release with minimal cuts (sadly, the tribunal was later dissolved).
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Oscar sadly is too prim and proper to reward its raw sexuality.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sadly
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“Sadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadly. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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