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