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WOEFULLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does woefully mean?
• WOEFULLY (adverb)
The adverb WOEFULLY has 1 sense:
1. in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
Familiarity information: WOEFULLY 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:
woeful (affected by or full of grief or woe)
Context examples
At the same time, I am not by any means satisfied with her appearance; she is woefully different from what she was when I saw her last.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
But alas! how woefully he was undone! what crosses and sorrows happen to us all in this world!
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
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