Basic Details
Word: Sadly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that shows sorrow or unhappiness.
Synonyms: Unhappily, mournfully, woefully
Antonyms: Happily, cheerfully, joyfully
Idioms and Phrases
- Sadly mistaken: To be incorrect in a belief or opinion, usually with a negative outcome. Example: "He was sadly mistaken when he thought he could skip studying and still pass the test."
- It's a sad day: Used to express that something unfortunate has happened. Example: "When the team lost the final match, it was a sad day for all the fans."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Sadly, the old tree in the park had to be cut down due to disease.
Example 2: She smiled, but deep down, she felt sadly about leaving her friends.
Example 3: Sadly, not everyone can get a trophy, even if they tried their best.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "sad" comes from the Old English word "sde," which meant 'sated or satisfied'? Over time, it transformed to signify unhappiness and sorrow.
Famous Quote
"It is a sad day when the story of a life is measured not by the joy it brought but by the pain it caused." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sadly" mean?
a) In a happy way
b) In a way that shows sorrow
c) In a noisy way
d) In a cheerful way
Answer: b) In a way that shows sorrow
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sadly"?
a) Joyfully
b) Mournfully
c) Cheerfully
d) Excitedly
Answer: b) Mournfully
3. Which is an antonym of "sadly"?
a) Unhappily
b) Joyfully
c) Woefully
d) Reluctantly
Answer: b) Joyfully
4. Which sentence uses "sadly" correctly?
a) The sadly cat jumped over the fence.
b) She sadly ate her cake.
c) Sadly, it rained on their picnic.
d) He walked sadly quickly to school.
Answer: c) Sadly, it rained on their picnic.
5. Which idiom means that someone is incorrect in their belief?
a) Sadly mistaken
b) Sad day
c) A sad story
d) Happy as a clam
Answer: a) Sadly mistaken
