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CONTRITELY

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

• CONTRITELY (adverb)

Sense 1

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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)

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