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ruefully — early 13c., reufulike; see RUEFUL (Cf. rueful) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
ruefully — adverb In a rueful manner; causing, feeling or expressing regret or sorrow. He smiled ruefully at me … Wiktionary
ruefully — rueful ► ADJECTIVE ▪ expressing regret, especially in a wry or humorous way. DERIVATIVES ruefully adverb ruefulness noun … English terms dictionary
ruefully — adverb in a rueful manner (Freq. 2) I made a big mistake, he said ruefully • Syn: ↑contritely, ↑remorsefully • Derived from adjective: ↑remorseful (for: ↑remorseful … Useful english dictionary
ruefully adv — 1) I can t eat any more of this bitter herb, said Tom ruefully. 2) What s the name of that street in Paris? asked Tom ruefully … English expressions
Ruefully — Rueful Rue ful, a. 1. Causing one to rue or lament; woeful; mournful; sorrowful. [1913 Webster] 2. Expressing sorrow. Rueful faces. Dryden. [1913 Webster] Two rueful figures, with long black cloaks. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] {Rue ful*ly}, adv … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ruefully — adverb see rueful … New Collegiate Dictionary
ruefully — See rueful. * * * … Universalium
ruefully — adv. mournfully, regretfully, sadly; pitiably, deplorably … English contemporary dictionary
ruefully — rue·ful·ly … English syllables
