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CONTRITELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does contritely mean?
• CONTRITELY (adverb)
The adverb CONTRITELY has 1 sense:
1. in a rueful manner
Familiarity information: CONTRITELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a rueful manner
Synonyms:
contritely; remorsefully; ruefully
Context example:
'I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully
Pertainym:
contrite (feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses)
Context examples
"My mistake," Martin admitted contritely.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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