Wolf sadly slunk away in defeat.

Meaning: The wolf was sad and moved slowly away because it lost.

Choice of Words: Sadly means in a sorrowful or unhappy manner. Slunk means to move or go in a slow, stealthy, or dejected manner. Away means to a place that is not here or not near. In is used to indicate a state, condition, or situation. Defeat means the loss of a battle or contest.

Alternative Expressions

The wolf left sadly after losing.

Meaning: This sentence also tells us that the wolf is feeling sad because it lost or was beaten.

Choice of Words: Wolf is the animal we are talking about. Left means to go away from a place. Sadly tells us how the wolf is feeling. Losing means to be defeated.

The defeated wolf sadly departed.

Meaning: This sentence also tells us that the wolf is feeling sad because it lost or was beaten.

Choice of Words: Wolf is the animal we are talking about. Defeated means to lose or be beaten. Sadly tells us how the wolf is feeling. Departed means to leave.

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