Alack

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Old-fashioned Use

Alack is considered archaic, meaning it's rarely used in modern English and sounds old-timey.

Alack, where have the good old days gone?

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Literary Connotation

It's mostly seen in classic literature, poetry, or in a historical context to add a traditional flavor.

He cried out, 'Alack, my son, what hast thou done?'

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Expressing Sorrow

Use 'alack' to express a heartfelt regret or when you're lamenting about something sad.

Alack, tis' a fortune most foul to part ways.