RUEFULLY Synonyms
There are 7 synonyms of the word
ruefully.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word ruefully. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word ruefully. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RUEFULLY
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| mournfully | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • in a mournful manner | ||||||||
| regretfully | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • with regret (used in polite formulas) | ||||||||
| remorsefully | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a rueful manner | ||||||||
| sadly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in an unfortunate way • with sadness; in a sad manner • in an unfortunate or deplorable manner | ||||||||
| sorrowfully | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a sorrowful manner • with sadness; in a sorrowful manner | ||||||||
| wistfully | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a wistful manner | ||||||||
| contritely | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a rueful manner | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For RUEFULLY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
ruefully, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
apologetically
mournfully
regretfully
sadly
sorrowfully
wistfully
haplessly
