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Meaning of RUEFUL

Pronunciation:  'roofûl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
 
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 Synonyms: contrite, penitent, remorseful, repentant, ruthful, sorry
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Rue"ful\, a.
1. Causing one to rue or lament; woeful; mournful; sorrowful.
2. Expressing sorrow. ``Rueful faces.'' --Dryden.
         Two rueful figures, with long black cloaks. --Sir W.
                                               Scott.
   -- {Rue"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Rue"ful*ness}, n.
 

 

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