sorely
adverb/ˈsɔːli/
/ˈsɔːrli/
- seriously; very much
- I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't.
- If you don't come to the reunion you'll be sorely missed.
- Their patience was sorely tested as yet another delay to the scheduled service was announced.
Oxford Collocations DictionarySorely is used with these adjectives:- disappointed
- lacking
- mistaken
- …
Word OriginOld English sārlīce (see sore, -ly).Want to learn more?
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