sorely

[sawr-lee, sohr-]

adverb

1. in a painful manner.

2. extremely; very.

   I was sorely tempted to report him.

sorely

/ ˈsɔːlɪ /

adverb

1. painfully or grievously

   sorely wounded

2. pressingly or greatly

   to be sorely taxed

   he will be sorely missed

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorely¹

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

Example Sentences

Premiering on Disney+ on November 26, “Anthology” had been sorely in need of a makeover.

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If that was meant to open the floodgates, Ireland were sorely mistaken as Japan controlled the rest of the half.

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But as I waited to deplane, I checked my email and found something I’ve sorely needed this year:

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Alexander-Arnold's comfort in possession with his fellow defenders, plus the ability to move into midfield, means his presence is also sorely missed elsewhere.

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There are many executions, and judicial transparency is sorely lacking.

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Related Words

• acutely 
• badly 
• greatly 
• sadly 
• severely 
• woefully