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
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.