Associations to the word «Ruefully»

Wiktionary

RUEFULLY, adverb. In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.

Dictionary definition

RUEFULLY, adverb. In a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca