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Webster 1828 Edition


Ruefully

RU'EFULLY

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adv.
Mournfully; sorrowfully.

Definition 2024


ruefully

ruefully

English

Adverb

ruefully (comparative more ruefully, superlative most ruefully)

  1. In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
    He smiled ruefully at me.
    He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.

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