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
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.