Associations to the word «Rueful»
Noun
- Countenance
- Sancho
- Quixote
- Grin
- Grimace
- Chuckle
- Smile
- Shrug
- Laugh
- Visage
- Senor
- Shake
- Squire
- Elayne
- Knight
- Lal
- Sigh
- Frown
- Glance
- Caine
- Expression
- Unison
- Till
- Admiration
- Gesture
- Highness
- Faint
- Amusement
- Worship
- Hiss
- Laughter
- Pug
- Humor
- Lon
- Lar
- Regret
- Lars
- Despair
- Lip
- Lion
- Tone
- Face
- Astonishment
- Nod
- Accomplishment
- Twist
- Riker
- Kai
- Kirk
- Barber
- Stare
- Sharpe
- Look
- Half
- Smiling
- Embrace
- Shaking
- Mouth
- Bore
- Reply
- Acceptance
- Enough
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
RUEFUL, adjective. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
RUEFUL, adjective. Inspiring pity or compassion.
Dictionary definition
RUEFUL, adjective. Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.