Longingly
Longingly adverb - In a yearning manner.
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Regretfully and longingly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regretfully" instead an adverb "Longingly".
Regretfully
Regretfully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Longingly and regretfully are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Longingly" instead an adverb "Regretfully".
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- Words cannot describe the sight of Kane clinging to the rope, staring longingly after X-Pac as he regretfully walks backstage.
Source: Ho Yay / WWE
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