1. in a way that shows or expresses sadness or grief

Examples

• She looked sorrowfully at the old photograph of her grandmother.
• The dog whined sorrowfully when its owner left for work.
• He shook his head sorrowfully at the news of the accident.
• The widow spoke sorrowfully about her late husband.
• The children watched sorrowfully as their pet was buried.
• She smiled sorrowfully, remembering better times.