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ruefully

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Adverb

in a rueful manner
- `I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully

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Synonyms:
contritely remorsefully

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "ruefully":
rueful ruefully refill refuel
Words contain "ruefully" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
ruefully contritely remorsefully

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