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sorely

[sawr-lee, sohr-]

adverb

in a painful manner.

extremely; very: I was sorely tempted to report him.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English sarely, soreli, Old English sārlīce; see sore, -ly

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sorely (ˈsɔːlɪ)

—*adv*
1.	painfully or grievously: sorely wounded
2.	pressingly or greatly: to be sorely taxed; he will be sorely missed

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