ruefully

English

Etymology

From rueful +‎ -ly.

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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