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Webster 1913 Edition


Sorely

Sore′ly

,
adv.
In a sore manner; grievously; painfully;
as, to be
sorely
afflicted
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sorely

SO'RELY

,
adv.
[from sore.]
1.
With violent pain and distress; grievously; greatly; as, to be sorely pained or afflicted.
2.
Greatly; violently; severely; as, to be sorely pressed with want; to be sorely wounded.

Definition 2024


sorely

sorely

English

Adverb

sorely (comparative more sorely, superlative most sorely)

  1. In a sore or desperate manner.
    • 2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport:
      If Chelsea hoped this blow would have a detrimental effect on Arsenal, they were to be sorely mistaken as the Gunners surged forward after the restart.