ruefully

Meanings

Adverb

in a rueful manner
- "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully"

Adv

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

Origin / Etymology

From rueful + -ly.

Synonyms

contritely, mournfully, regretfully, remorsefully, sadly, sorrowfully

Scrabble Score: 14

ruefully is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ruefully is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ruefully is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

ruefully is a valid Words With Friends word