adverb
- in a way that shows unhappiness or sorrow
- unfortunately; regrettably
Examples
- She looked sadly at the broken vase.
- The dog whimpered sadly when his owner left.
- Sadly, we won’t be able to attend the wedding.
- The old man walked sadly through the empty house.
- Sadly, the concert was canceled due to rain.
- He shook his head sadly at the news.
- The flowers drooped sadly in the heat.