1. in a broken manner; with interruptions or gaps
2. in a way that shows emotional distress or grief

Examples

• She spoke brokenly through her tears after hearing the news.
• The old radio played music brokenly, cutting in and out.
• He told his story brokenly, pausing frequently to collect himself.
• The refugee spoke English brokenly but was eager to communicate.
• The machine operated brokenly, stopping and starting unpredictably.
• She whispered brokenly about her lost childhood home.