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 60 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sadly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sadly
- abjectly
- acutely
- agonizingly
- bitterly
- blackly
- cheerlessly
- crestfallenly
- cruelly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despairingly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- distressfully
- distressingly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- downheartedly
- drearily
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- grievously
- hard
- hardly
- harshly
- hurtfully
- ill
- inconsolably
- joylessly
- keenly
- low-spiritedly
- lugubriously
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- painfully
- pessimistically
- piercingly
- plaintively
- poignantly
- rancorously
- regretfully
- resentfully
- ruefully
- severely
- sharply
- somberly
- sorely
- sorrowfully
- sullenly
- unhappily
- wailfully
- wistfully
- woefully
- wretchedly
Antonyms for sadly
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- calmly
- casually
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- delightedly
- dispassionately
- easily
- favorably
- gaily
- gayly
- gladly
- gleefully
- good-naturedly
- happily
- impassively
- indifferently
- joyfully
- joyously
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- nonchalantly
- rejoicingly
- stoically
- sunnily
- unconcernedly
- well
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 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sadly, such as: abjectly, acutely, agonizingly, bitterly, blackly, blissfully, blithely.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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