| Front | rueful |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈruːfl/NAmE /ˈruːfl/adjective feeling or showing that you are sad or sorrya rueful smile rue•ful•ly/BrE ˈruːfəli; NAmE ˈruːfəli/ adverbHe laughed ruefully. ‘So this is goodbye,’ she said ruefully. He ruefully admitted that he envied her. |
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