Associations to the word «Regretfully»

Wiktionary

REGRETFULLY, adverb. In a regretful manner, with regret.
REGRETFULLY, adverb. (proscribed) Unfortunately, in a manner inspiring or deserving regret; used only as a sentence adverb (to introduce and modify an entire sentence).

Dictionary definition

REGRETFULLY, adverb. With regret (used in polite formulas); "I must regretfully decline your kind invitation".

Wise words

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