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sorely

American  
[sawr-lee, sohr-] / ˈsɔr li, ˈsoʊr- /

adverb

  1. in a painful manner.

  2. extremely; very.

    I was sorely tempted to report him.
sorely British  
/ ˈsɔːlɪ /

adverb

  1. painfully or grievously

    sorely wounded

  2. pressingly or greatly

    to be sorely taxed

    he will be sorely missed
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sorely

before 900; Middle English sarely, soreli, Old English sārlīce; sore, -ly

Example Sentences

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In a statement, Mr Darke's family said his life had been "tragically cut short" and he would be "sorely missed by all who knew and loved him".

From BBC

In a statement released by the force, Mr Darke's family said his life had been "tragically cut short" and he would be "sorely missed by all who knew and loved him".

From BBC

“Anyone who thought winter was over in mid-December will be sorely disappointed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The last laugh is the heel’s lucrative game, and he is the one sorely laughing last.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leaders who think they do are sorely mistaken.

From The Wall Street Journal

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