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regretfully

/ˈrɛɡrɛtˌfʊlni/ adverb · British & US

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What does regretfully mean?

adverb

Used to express that something is done or said with a feeling of regret.

Example

"She regretfully declined the invitation."

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Etymologically related

regret regretful regretfully regretted

Synonyms for regretfully

reluctantly hesitantly sorrowfully apologetically remorsefully reluctance

Antonyms of regretfully

eagerly happily voluntarily

Rhymes with regretfully

forgetfully negatively positively unforgetfully