ruefully

Adverb

in a rueful manner
- "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully"

Adv

In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.

Examples

He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.
He smiled ruefully at me.

Origin / Etymology

From rueful + -ly.

Synonyms

contritely, remorsefully, mournfully, regretfully, sadly, sorrowfully

Scrabble Score: 14

ruefully: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ruefully: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ruefully: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

ruefully: valid Words With Friends Word