brokenly in a sentence

adv.

Definition

In a manner that reveals emotional distress or difficulty, often characterized by hesitations or interruptions.

She smiled brokenly, trying to hide the tears that threatened to spill.
He spoke brokenly, struggling to find the right words after the devastating news.
The child clutched the broken toy brokenly, wishing it could be fixed.
She walked away, her heart aching brokenly from the harsh words exchanged.
He laughed brokenly, the sound tinged with pain and sadness.
The promise of a better future felt brokenly distant as she faced her fears.
They embraced brokenly, knowing that things would never be the same again.
Her voice came out brokenly, a reflection of her inner turmoil and conflict.
He looked at her brokenly, realizing the weight of his mistakes.
The shattered dreams lay before them, each piece representing a life lived brokenly.