The girl cried sadly at the news.

Meaning: This means the girl was shedding tears because she was feeling sad. It's like saying, The news made the girl very sad.

Choice of Words: Cried is a verb that describes the act of shedding tears. Sadly is an adverb that describes how something is done in a sorrowful or unhappy manner. Together, they convey the idea that the girl is shedding tears because she is feeling sad.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The woman cried sadly at the tragic news.
• The girl cried sadly after losing her toy.
• The girl cried sadly as she lost her favorite toy.
• The girl cried sadly after the fight.
• Girl cried sadly loss.
• She cried bitterly at the sad news.
• The little girl cried and cried over her lost toy.
• The boy cried sadly after he lost his toy.
• Sandcastle crumbled, child cried sadly.
• Princess cried sadly at night.