Definitions
adv. in a way that expresses unhappiness
悲伤地；难过地
adv. used to express regret about an unfortunate situation
遗憾的是；不幸地
Example
He waved sadly as his best friend's train departed.
最好的朋友乘坐的火车离站时，他难过地挥手告别。
Sadly, many historic buildings have been demolished to make room for roads and commercial developments.
遗憾的是，许多历史建筑已被拆除，为道路和商业开发腾出空间。
Collocations
- smile sadly
- sadly lacking
- sadly missed
Word family
- sad (adj.)
- sadness (n.)
- sadden (v.)
Synonyms
- sorrowfully
- unfortunately
Antonyms
- happily
Usage tip
句首Sadly常表示“遗憾的是”，修饰整句话。
FAQ
- What does sadly mean?
- in a way that expresses unhappiness used to express regret about an unfortunate situation
- How is sadly pronounced?
- UK /ˈsædli/, US /ˈsædli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
