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ruefully (adv.)

early 13c., reufulike; see rueful + -ly (2).

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Definitions of ruefully from WordNet

ruefully (adv.)
in a rueful manner;
`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully
Synonyms: contritely / remorsefully
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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