Meaning & use
Sorrowfully
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In a manner showing deep sadness or regret.
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She looked sorrowfully at the empty chair where he used to sit.
He shook his head sorrowfully as he read the bad news.
A note on using this word
Built from 'sorrow' plus the adverbial suffix '-fully,' following the same pattern as 'joyfully' and 'gratefully.'
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