sorely

• Adverbio que significa «extremadamente» o «muy intensamente», usado generalmente en contextos negativos o preocupantes, como «hace mucha falta» o «se necesita urgentemente». Enfatiza la intensidad de un sentimiento, carencia o necesidad.

An adverb meaning "extremely" or "very much," typically used with negative or distressing contexts such as "sorely missed" or "sorely needed." It emphasizes the intensity of a feeling, lack, or necessity.

1. Very much or extremelyB2formal

   Used to emphasize a strong feeling or need, often of something lacking or missed.

   muchísimo, intensamente (por falta o necesidad)

   • He was sorely disappointed by the outcome of the match.
   • The team is sorely lacking in experience.
   • Her advice was sorely needed during the crisis.

   Sinónimosacutelydeeplydesperatelyextremelygreatlyintenselypainfullyseriouslyseverely

2. Painfully or severelyB2formal

   In a way that causes great pain, distress, or difficulty.

   Dolorosamente, gravemente

   • The loss of his friend was sorely felt by everyone.
   • The country is sorely affected by the drought.
   • He was sorely tempted to quit his job.

   Sinónimosacutelydeeplydesperatelygreatlygrievouslypainfullyseverely

   Antónimoslightlymildly