• Sorely

    Origin

    sore + -ly

    Full definition of sorely

    Adverb

    sorely

    1. In a sore or desperate manner.
      • 2011, October 29, Phil McNulty, Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal, If Chelsea hoped this blow would have a detrimental effect on Arsenal, they were to be sorely mistaken as the Gunners surged forward after the restart.
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