contritely
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Contritely, therefore, and humbly he acknowledged his fault, and cast himself upon the mercy of Robespierre.
From The Trampling of the Lilies by Sabatini, Rafael
Contritely she took the roses from their box and put them in her prettiest vase, quite as if she would make amends.
From Polly and the Princess by Dowd, Emma C.
Contritely patting a fold of her lace-trimmed blouse where she had tucked the letter for safe-keeping, Marjorie gave strict attention to the earnestly-exhorting instructor.
From Marjorie Dean, High School Junior by Lester, Pauline
Contritely she acknowledged that the tension between them was largely her own fault, a disability due to training.
From The Shadow of the East by Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude)
Contritely they built a church for him even though the palisade was not immediately replaced.
From The Pocahontas-John Smith Story by Edmunds, Pocahontas Wight
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