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sadly

/ˈsædli/adverb

उच्चारण सैड्ली

दुर्भाग्य से, अफ़सोस की बात है कि

Basic word

adverb
  1. 1

    unfortunately

    दुर्भाग्य से, अफ़सोस की बात है कि

    • Sadly, the old temple was destroyed in the earthquake.
    • Sadly, we cannot help everyone.
    • Sadly, the match was cancelled because of the rain.
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    • Sadly, he did not live to see his daughter's success.
    • Sadly, many old buildings in the city have been pulled down.

    Synonyms unfortunately regrettably alas

    Opposite fortunately luckily happily

  2. 2

    in a sad way

    उदासी से, दुखी होकर

    • She smiled sadly and waved goodbye.
    • He shook his head sadly.
    • The little girl looked sadly at her broken toy.
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    • He sighed sadly and closed the book.
    • They waved sadly as the train left the platform.

    Synonyms unhappily sorrowfully gloomily

    Opposite happily cheerfully

  3. 3

    very much and in a way that makes you sad

    बुरी तरह, बहुत अधिक

    • He will be sadly missed by all his students.
    • If you think he will help, you are sadly mistaken.
    • Her cheerful laugh will be sadly missed.
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    • You are sadly mistaken if you believe that.
    • The old library is sadly in need of repair.

    Synonyms badly seriously

◇Word family
sad adjectivesadness noun