sorely

• Advérbio que significa «extremamente» ou «muito intensamente», geralmente usado em contextos negativos ou de preocupação, como «muito carente» ou «extremamente necessário». Enfatiza a intensidade de um sentimento, carência ou necessidade.

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.

   Muito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacutelydeeplydesperatelyextremelygreatlyintenselypainfullyseriouslyseverely

2. Painfully or severelyB2formal

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

   Muito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacutelydeeplydesperatelygreatlygrievouslypainfullyseverely

   Antônimoslightlymildly