ruefully
(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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Rhymes
- ruefully