English · Adjectives
sadly
/ˈsædli/
[/ˈsædli/]
in a sad way; unfortunately
Beginneradverb
Definition
Sadly means in a way that shows sorrow, or it can mean unfortunately.
Example
Sadly, the holiday came to an end.
Sadly, the holiday came to an end.
Etymology
From 'sad', from Old English 'sad' meaning weary, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for sorrowful actions or to express regret about a fact.