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lamentably

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

With lamentation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in an unfortunate or deplorable manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he was sadly neglected
  • it was woefully inadequate

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: deplorably, sadly, woefully

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English lamentably, equivalent to lamentable + -ly.