sadly reply

Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words

to give an answer in a tone that shows sadness.

sadlyADV. + VERB

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Examples (10)

  • She sadly replied that she couldn't make it to the event.
  • "I'm afraid not," he sadly replied when asked about the possibility.
  • The child sadly replied when asked about his lost pet.
  • He would often sadly reply to questions concerning his difficult past.
  • When questioned about the company's financial struggles, the CEO could only sadly reply with a sigh.
  • "It's over between us," she sadly replied, tears welling up in her eyes.
  • Despite his best efforts, he had to sadly reply that the project was cancelled.
  • "There's no hope left for a recovery," the old man sadly replied to the doctor.
  • She sadly replied to the news of her friend's unexpected departure.
  • He sadly replied, acknowledging his mistake and taking full responsibility.