sorely

English

Etymology

sore +‎ -ly

Adverb

sorely (comparative more sorely, superlative most sorely)

1. In a sore or desperate manner.
   • 2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport^[1]:

     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.

Anagrams

• Sorley