Princeton's WordNet

1. sadly, unhappily(adverb)

   in an unfortunate way

   "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild"

2. sadly(adverb)

   with sadness; in a sad manner

   "`She died last night,' he said sadly"

3. deplorably, lamentably, sadly, woefully(adverb)

   in an unfortunate or deplorable manner

   "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. sadly(adverb)æd

   unfortunately

   Sadly, we're going to miss their wedding.

2. sadlyæd

   feeling sad or showing sadness

   She sat sadly by his side.; She gazed sadly into the distance.

Wiktionary

1. sadly(Adverb)

   In a sad manner; sorrowfully.

2. sadly(Adverb)

   Unfortunately, sad to say.

3. sadly(Adverb)

   Deeply, completely.

Webster Dictionary

1. Sadly(adverb)

   wearily; heavily; firmly

2. Sadly(adverb)

   seriously; soberly; gravely

3. Sadly(adverb)

   grievously; deeply; sorrowfully; miserably

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