sorely
pronunciation
How to pronounce sorely in British English:
UK [ˈsɔ:li]
How to pronounce sorely in American English:
US [ˈsɔrli]
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- Adverb:
- to a great degree
- in or as if in pain
Word Origin
- sorely (adv.)
- Old English sarlice "grievously, mournfully, bitterly, painfully;" see sore (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Dubai sorely lacked such oversight in the run-up to the crash .
- 2. Other pens may be much less expensive , lighter , require less maintenance and would be less sorely missed if lost ( if missed at all ) .
- 3. The mission would provide scientific data sorely lacking on long-term human spaceflight .
- 4. In an industry that sorely needs good leadership and talent , you 're drastically limiting the talent pool by requiring people to be literate in chinese .
- 5. Contrary to mr bashir 's assertions , foreigners-and a lot more of them-are sorely needed to help dampen the conflict in the west and maintain the peace in the south .