regretfully Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: R IH0 G R EH1 T F AH0 L IY0
What Does Regretfully Mean?
As an adverb, regretfully means In a regretful manner, with regret. It is also used to mean Unfortunately, in a manner inspiring or deserving regret; used only as a sentence adverb (to introduce and modify an entire sentence).
Regretfully in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sorrowfully, ruefully and sadly |
| Comparative / superlative | more regretfully, most regretfully |
Regretfully Definition (Adverb)
- In a regretful manner, with regret.
- Unfortunately, in a manner inspiring or deserving regret; used only as a sentence adverb (to introduce and modify an entire sentence).
Synonyms of Regretfully
Regretfully synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Regretfully
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Regretfully in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
regretfully (comparative more regretfully, superlative most regretfully)
Words That Rhyme With Regretfully
Origin of Regretfully
From regretful + -ly.
Questions People Ask About Regretfully
What part of speech is regretfully?
Regretfully is an adverb.
What is another word for regretfully?
Words with a similar meaning to regretfully include sorrowfully, ruefully and sadly. See the full list of regretfully synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of regretfully?
The comparative form is more regretfully and the superlative form is most regretfully.