English Explanatory Dictionary

sorely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a sore or desperate manner.
  2. Very, extremely.

Pronunciation

sôrʹlē /ˈsɔɹli/ /ˈsɔːli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sorely.wav sōrʹlē /ˈso(ː)ɹli/ /ˈsoəli/

Word forms

sorely more sorely most sorely

Etymology

From Middle English sorely, from Old English sārlīċ (adjective), sārlīċe (adverb); equivalent to sore + -ly.

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