Difference between Painfully and Sorely

What is the difference between Painfully and Sorely?

Painfully as an adverb is in a painful manner; as if in pain. while Sorely as an adverb is in a sore or desperate manner.

Painfully

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a painful manner; as if in pain.

Sorely

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a sore or desperate manner.

We hope you now know whether to use Painfully or Sorely in your sentence.

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