contritely

• Adverbe signifiant « avec regret et remords pour une faute ou une offense ». Décrit une action accomplie avec un sincère repentir ou une contrition.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner showing sorrow and regret for a fault or offense.' It describes an action performed with genuine remorse or penitence.

1. In a rueful mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows deep regret or remorse for a wrongdoing.

   avec contrition

   • He contritely apologized for his harsh words.
   • She contritely admitted her mistake to the team.
   • The child contritely returned the stolen candy.

   Synonymesapologeticallyguiltilypenitentlyregretfullyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

   Antonymesdefiantlyimpenitentlyunrepentantly