Lamentably

adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Regrettably. In a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.

    "Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an unfortunate or deplorable manner wordnet

Synonyms

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agonizinglyawfullybitterlyblatantlycruellydeadly

Example

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"He fell lamentably short of his duty."

Etymology

From lamentable + -ly.

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