Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sorely
adverb
/ˈsɔːrli/
Definition
to a very great degree or extent
Examples
- She is sorely missed by her friends.
- The team was sorely in need of a victory.
- He was sorely tempted to eat the cake.
Meaning
Sorely is used to express a strong feeling of need, pain, or intensity.
Synonyms
- greatly
- badly
- severely
- deeply