adverb
- in a way that shows sincere regret or remorse for something wrong done
Examples
- She contritely admitted her mistake to the teacher.
- He spoke contritely about his past behavior.
- The student contritely apologized for cheating on the exam.
- She looked at him contritely, hoping he would forgive her.
- He contritely confessed to breaking the vase.
- The defendant contritely expressed remorse in court.