ruthful
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ruth·ful

adjective \ˈrüth-fəl\

Definition of RUTHFUL

1
: full of ruth : tender
2
: full of sorrow : woeful
3
: causing sorrow
ruth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
ruth·ful·ness noun

First Known Use of RUTHFUL

13th century

Rhymes with RUTHFUL

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