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sore⋅ly

[sawr-lee, sohr-]
–adverb
1. in a painful manner.
2. extremely; very: I was sorely tempted to report him.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME sarely, soreli, OE sārlīce; see sore, -ly
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sore·ly   (sôr'lē, sōr'-)   
adv.  
  1. Painfully; grievously.

  2. Extremely; greatly: Their skills were sorely needed.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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