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sorrowly en · ADV

Etymology

From sorrow + -ly.

Meanings

1. (archaic, poetic) with sorrow, full of sorrow
   • Time passes sorrowly, rather than slowly; and my thoughts, without being amused, are employed. 1797, An English Lady, A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795,:
   • Christie walked home very sadly and sorrowly; he was in no haste to meet old Treffy's anxious, inquiring eyes. 1874, Amy Catherine Walton, Christie's Old Organ:

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