ruefully Definition

contritely, remorsefully, wryly, wistfully, laughingly, sheepishly, dryly, sardonically, wearily, gloomily, sarcastically, mournfully, sorrowfully, jokingly, glumly, dolefully, resignedly, apologetically, grimly, cheerfully, despairingly, incredulously, sourly, fondly, morosely, disbelievingly, bashfully, humorously, smugly, nostalgically, tiredly, poignantly, reflectively, mockingly, gleefully, dreamily, disappointedly, disapprovingly, nonchalantly, sagely, scornfully, lightheartedly, soberly, slyly, grumpily, drily, uncharitably, pityingly, embarrassedly, wonderingly, caustically, cheekily, approvingly, laconically, archly, feelingly, admiringly, acidly, crossly, facetiously, snidely, jovially, appreciatively, bluntly, enigmatically, dismissively, perceptively, cheerily, disgustedly, jocularly, flippantly, cryptically, memorably, mischievously, questioningly, grinningly, lamely, loftily, prophetically, delightedly, presciently, unkindly, casually, puckishly, offhandedly, impatiently, patronisingly, mordantly, tartly, abashedly, trembly, huffily, impishly, astutely, succinctly, indulgently, optimistically, boastfully, afterwards, tetchily,