Synonyms for sorrowfully
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a sorrowful manner; with sorrow and regret.
Example sentences
- sadly Sadly, he isn't as skilled as he is enthusiastic.
- regretfully I regretfully admit that I don't love you anymore.
- ruefully John smiled rather ruefully.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sorrowfully | rising | |
| sadly | rising | |
| regretfully | steady | |
| ruefully | rising | |
| mournfully | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sadly2
- 8 letters
- ruefully3
- 9 letters
- dolefully
- 10 letters
- mournfully
- 11 letters
- regretfully4
- 14 letters
- compunctiously
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sadly2 = 2 syllables).