sadly meaning and definition

SADLY adverb

Definition of sadly (adverb)

1. in an unfortunate way
   • "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild"
   • synonyms: unhappily
   • antonym: happily
2. with sadness; in a sad manner
   • "`She died last night,' he said sadly"
3. in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
   • "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate"
   • synonyms: deplorably, lamentably, woefully