sore·ly

[sawr-lee, sohr-]
adverb
1.
in a painful manner.
2.
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) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  painfully or grievously: sorely wounded
2.  pressingly or greatly: to be sorely taxed; he will be sorely missed

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