sorrowfully (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈsɒrəʊfəli/
Definition
In a way that expresses great sadness or regret.
Examples
He looked sorrowfully at the empty chair where his friend used to sit.
She accepted the bad news sorrowfully.
The music played sorrowfully, reflecting the mood of the film.
How to Use sorrowfully
- sorrowfully accept (collocation)
- To accept something with sadness. — "She sorrowfully accepted that she had to leave her home."
- sorrowfully admit (collocation)
- To confess something with sadness or regret. — "He sorrowfully admitted that he had made a mistake."
- sorrowfully regard (collocation)
- To look at something with sadness or pity. — "The doctor sorrowfully regarded the patient's condition."
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