Synonyms for ruefully
- adverb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Contritely
2. Mournfully
mournfully, sorrowfully, regretfully, sadly, dolefully, compunctiously dated
Other
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
He smiled ruefully at me.
Example sentences
- sorrowfully The sons sorrowfully buried their parents.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ruefully | rising | |
| mournfully | rising | |
| sorrowfully | rising | |
| ruthfully | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sadly2
- 9 letters
- dolefully, ruthfully
- 10 letters
- mournfully, contritely
- 11 letters
- regretfully4, sorrowfully
- 12 letters
- remorsefully
- 14 letters
- compunctiously
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sadly2 = 2 syllables).