sadly
The word “sadly” has 2 syllables: sad-ly.
It's pronounced as /ˈsædli/.
What is synonym and antonym for sadly?
In the thesaurus, “sadly” has 7 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sadly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sadly
- bitterly
- hard
- mournfully
- painfully
- regretfully
- sorrowfully
- wistfully
Antonyms for sadly
- blissfully
- cheerfully
- easily
- gladly
- gleefully
- happily
- joyfully
- joyously
- merrily
Meanings of sadly
- adverb
- In a sad manner; sorrowfully.
- Unfortunately, sad to say.
- Very much (of a desire etc.); dearly; urgently.
- Deeply, completely.
Example Sentences
- She looked at the ruined painting and sadly shook her head.
- Sadly, the old bookstore closed its doors after decades of serving the community.
- The news of the accident spread through the small town, leaving residents sadly reflecting on the fragility of life.
- Sadly, he realized that his dream of becoming an astronaut might never come true.
- The abandoned puppy sadly watched as people passed by without noticing him.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sadly, such as: bitterly, blissfully, cheerfully, easily, gladly, gleefully, happily.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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lamentably
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- tragically
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painfully
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