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English
Etymology
From Middle English sorely, from Old English sārlīċ (adjective), sārlīċe (adverb); equivalent to sore + -ly.
Pronunciation
Adverb
sorely (comparative more sorely, superlative most sorely)
- In a sore or desperate manner.
1980, Stephen King, The Mist:He said he wanted it [the picture] for his study. I would not let him have it, and he went away sorely puzzled.
2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport:If Chelsea hoped this blow would have a detrimental effect on Arsenal, they were to be sorely mistaken as the Gunners surged forward after the restart.
Collocations
Some verbs commonly collocating with sorely:
- sorely miss
- sorely lack
- sorely need
Some adjectives commonly collocating with sorely:
- sorely tempted
- sorely missed
Anagrams
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old English sārlīċe; equivalent to sore + -ly (adverbial suffix).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsɔːrliː/, /ˈsɛːrliː/, /ˈsɔːrliːtʃ(ə)/
Adverb
sorely
- 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.
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