dolefully en · ADV
Etymology
From Middle English dolfully, dolefulliche, deolfulliche, equivalent to doleful + -ly.
Meanings
- In a doleful manner
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more dolefully | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most dolefully | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
plaintively · ruefully · sorrowfully · lamentably · lugubriously · grievously · woefully · deplorably · regrettably · sadly · dolorously · mournfully
Translations (2)
pl smutno (in a doleful manner) · bg печално (in a doleful manner)