Ruefully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Ruefully is an adverb meaning In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
Meaning
In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
Example Sentences
He smiled ruefully at me.
He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.
Synonyms for ruefully
Depending on context, synonyms include sadly, sorrowfully, mournfully, regretfully, ruthfully, contritely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include remorsefully, contritely, regrettingly, sorrowfully, repiningly, ruthfully.
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