Ill and Ruefully

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Ill adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

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Ruefully and ill are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruefully" instead an adverb "Ill".

Nearby Word: illness

Ruefully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: ruefully accepted the fact that the drunk driver would never adequately pay for his crime

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Ill and ruefully are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ill" instead an adverb "Ruefully".

Nearby Words: rueful, ruefulness

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