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sorely definition

sorely (sôr′lē)

adverb

  1. grievously; painfully sorely vexed
  2. urgently; greatly; extremely sorely needed

Etymology: ME sorelie < OE sarlice: see sore & -ly

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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