adv
Meaning 1
In a contrite manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
contritely
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a rueful manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- `I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: ruefully, remorsefully
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin conterō Latin contrītusder. Old French contritbor. Middle English contrit English contrite Middle English -ly English -ly English contritely From contrite + -ly.