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ruthful

One entry found.

Main Entry: ruth·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈrüth-fəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

1 : full of ruth : tender
2 : full of sorrow : woeful
3 : causing sorrow

— ruth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— ruth·ful·ness noun

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