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ruthful Definition

ruth·ful (ro̵̅o̅t̸hfəl)

adjective

Now Rare full of ruth; feeling, showing, or arousing pity or sorrow

Etymology: ME reuthful

ruthful Related Forms

ruth·fully adverb ruth·ful·ness noun

ruthful Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

spectacle: What doleful sight, what ruthful spectacle Hath fortune offered to my hapless heart?

Browse dictionary entries near ruthful

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