Associations to the word «Ruefully»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
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.