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Added 9 October 2026

sorely

/ˈsɔɹli/ adverb

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In a sore or desperate manner.
Very, extremely.

Origin

From Middle English sorely, from Old English sārlīċ (adjective), sārlīċe (adverb); equivalent to sore + -ly.

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