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sorrowfully Synonyms

Another word for sorrowfully

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses or is characterized by deep sadness, grief, or regret.

Usage Example

"She shook her head mournfully upon hearing that the historic theater would be demolished."

Strongest
mournfully
sadly
dolefully
woefully
Strong
plaintively
ruefully
regretfully
lugubriously
dejectedly
glumly

Opposites of sorrowfully

The opposite of sorrowfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

joyfully
happily
cheerfully
gleefully
gladly
merrily
blithely
See all opposites of sorrowfully

• Nearby Words

sorriness
sorrow
sorrowful
sorrowfully
sorry
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sorrowfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sorrowfully
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