ruefully
pronunciation
How to pronounce ruefully in British English:
UK ['ru:fəlɪ]
How to pronounce ruefully in American English:
US [ˈrufəlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a rueful manner
Word Origin
- ruefully (adv.)
- early 13c., reufulike; see rueful + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Mans looked ruefully at his bottle of champagne .
- 2. She ruefully contemplated the end of her marriage .
- 3. " We should have abandoned labour 's spending plans sooner , " he says ruefully .
- 4. She smiled at him ruefully and came into his arms for a kiss .
- 5. " No one came to my rescue , " he said ruefully . " They were afraid I 'd blame them for my fall . "