ruefully
English
Etymology
rueful + -ly
Adverb
ruefully (comparative more ruefully, superlative most ruefully)
- In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
- He smiled ruefully at me.
- He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.
Synonyms
- sadly, sorrowfully, mournfully, regretfully