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What part of speech is ruefully?

"Ruefully" is an adverb.

Here's why:

* It modifies a verb: It describes *how* someone does something. For example, "He smiled ruefully" means he smiled in a way that showed regret or sadness.

* It ends in "-ly": Many adverbs end in "-ly".

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