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单词 ruthfully
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Definition of ruthfully in English:

ruthfully

adverb ˈruːθfʊliˈruːθf(ə)li
  • 1In a pitiable or lamentable fashion; piteously, dolefully, dismally. Now usually: in a wryly regretful manner, ruefully.

  • 2Compassionately.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in St. Katherine. From ruthful + -ly. In later use in sense 1 probably influenced semantically by association with ruefully.

Definition of ruthfully in US English:

ruthfully

adverb
  • 1In a pitiable or lamentable fashion; piteously, dolefully, dismally. Now usually: in a wryly regretful manner, ruefully.

  • 2Compassionately.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in St. Katherine. From ruthful + -ly. In later use in sense 1 probably influenced semantically by association with ruefully.

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