
Meaning of RUEFUL
Pronunciation: | | 'roofûl
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | |
[adj] feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses |
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RUEFUL is a 6 letter word that starts with R. |
| Synonyms: | | contrite, penitent, remorseful, repentant, ruthful, sorry |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| 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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