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Word: Rueful
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘pitiable’): from the noun rue+ -ful
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈruːf(ʊ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way
Short Definition:expressing sorrow
Examples:- she gave a rueful grin
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