ruefully

English

Etymology

rueful +‎ -ly

Adverb

ruefully (comparative more ruefully, superlative most ruefully)

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.

Synonyms

sadly, sorrowfully, mournfully, regretfully

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