Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Savita was crying ______ as she felt that her world had fallen apart due to the accident.

bitterly

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is bitterly.

The word bitterly means to cry in a way that shows anger, sadness, or frustration. In this case, Savita is crying because she is feeling all of these emotions at once. She feels that her world has fallen apart due to the accident, and she is angry, sad, and frustrated all at the same time.

The other options do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

• Hardly means almost not at all.
• Definitely means certainly or without a doubt.
• Mildly means in a gentle or moderate way.