Grade 5

ruefully

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(rue-ful-ly) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. inspiring sorrow or pity; feeling showing or causing regret or sorrow

Example Sentence

Uncle Edmund shouted with laughter and Caddie laughed a little ruefully.

Synonyms

doleful; pathetic; piteous; pitiful; sad

Antonyms

happy

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ruefully
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Rhymes

  • ruefully