Found 2 items, similar to ruefully.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ruefully ruefully adv : in a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully" [syn: contritely, remorsefully]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ruefully Rueful \Rue"ful\, a. 1. Causing one to rue or lament; woeful; mournful; sorrowful. [1913 Webster] 2. Expressing sorrow. “Rueful faces.” --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Two rueful figures, with long black cloaks. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] -- Rue"ful*ly, adv. -- Rue"ful*ness, n. [1913 Webster]