Etymology

lamentably

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Today it means: Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation. Full definition →

Middle English lamentably
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromlamentably
  2. English todaylamentably

From Middle English lamentably, equivalent to lamentable + -ly.

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