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DEPLORABLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does deplorably mean?
• DEPLORABLY (adverb)
The adverb DEPLORABLY has 1 sense:
1. in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
Familiarity information: DEPLORABLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unfortunate or deplorable manner
Synonyms:
deplorably; lamentably; sadly; woefully
Context example:
it was woefully inadequate
Pertainym:
deplorable (bad; unfortunate)
Context examples
The affair has been most deplorably handled.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
The reluctance to go home was not confined to wayward men. The hall was at present occupied by two deplorably sober men and their highly indignant wives. The wives were sympathizing with each other in slightly raised voices.
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
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