lamentably

adv

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

1. Regrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.

   “Lamentably the good too die; we will all mourn his passing.”

2. With lamentation.

   “[S]he […] lamentably recounted to hym all the felonyes / and iniuries done to her by ſyr Hewe Spencer […]”

   “I loue a ballad but euen too well, if it be dolefull matter merrily ſet downe: or a very pleaſant thing indeede, and ſung lamentably.”