Meaning of the word woefully in English
What does woefully mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
woefully
US /ˈwoʊ.fəl.i/
UK /ˈwəʊ.fəl.i/
Adverb
1.
to a very bad or serious degree; deplorably
Example:
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The school's budget is woefully inadequate.
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He was woefully unprepared for the exam.
2.
in a manner expressing great sorrow or misery
Example:
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She looked woefully at the ruins of her home.
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The dog howled woefully in the night.