Definition of "sorrowfully" [sorrowfully]

• In a sorrowful manner, done with sorrow and regret. (adverb)

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• "The girl repeated the name sorrowfully, but perplexedly, not grasping its full significance."
• "Penn "sorrowfully" consented to their action, appointed a deputy governor over them, and afterward granted them an assembly."
• "I don't know where he is now "-- sorrowfully --" unless, "with a sudden brightening of his expressive face," he is up your petticoats. ""