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When Everett found he was the highest bidder for a prized 19th Century novel, he smiled ruefully and said, "This is a bitter joy"

Based on the context of this sentence, what is the best meaning for the word ruefully?

A. exuberantly
B. languidly
C. morosely
D. dispassionately

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D

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