sorely

Etymology

From Middle English sorely, from Old English sārlīċ (adjective), sārlīċe (adverb); equivalent to sore + -ly.

adv

  1. In a sore or desperate manner.
    If Chelsea hoped this blow would have a detrimental effect on Arsenal, they were to be sorely mistaken as the Gunners surged forward after the restart. October 29, 2011, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport

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