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sorely(dictionary)

sorely (iou)



sorely adverb. OE.
[from SORE adjective1 + -LY2.]
So as to cause, or in a manner expressive of, physical or mental pain. obsolete exc. as passing into sense 2. OE.
Severely, grievously; greatly; extremely. ME.
R. Angell The Dodgers, sorely afflicted with injuries, floundered along..eight games back. M. Forster What Wilsen began to long for and what was sorely lacking: variety.