lamentably
lamentably · more lamentably · most lamentably
Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentationRegrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.
» He fell lamentably short of his duty.
Meaning
2 sensesRegrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.
Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing.
(archaic)With lamentation.
More definitions
- in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
Examples
2 sentencesHe fell lamentably short of his duty.
Lamentably, the findings from yesterday were like you see them.
Origin
From Middle English lamentably, equivalent to lamentable + -ly.From Middle English lamentably, equivalent to lamentable + -ly.
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Forms
more lamentably, most lamentably| Comparative | more lamentably Lesson |
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| Superlative | most lamentably |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an unfortunate or deplorable manner:deplorablysadlywoefully
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb