English dictionary

sorely

/s/oU/rl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

to a great degree

adv.all

Examples
I missed him sorely.

We were sorely taxed to keep up with them.

Synonyms widely

Source: WordNet 3.0
in or as if in pain

adv.all

Examples
Sorely wounded.

Synonyms painfully

Antonyms painlessly

Source: WordNet 3.0
In a sore manner; grievously; painfully; as, to be <i>sorely</i> afflicted.

adverb

Source: webster1913