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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley