There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
CONTRITELY
ruefully, contritely, remorsefully
(adverb) in a rueful manner; “‘I made a big mistake,’ he said ruefully”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
contritely (comparative more contritely, superlative most contritely)
In a contrite manner.
Source: Wiktionary
CONTRITE
Con"trite, a. Etym: [L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent. A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps. li. 17. Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. Milton.
Syn.
– Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
Con"trite, n.
Definition: A contrite person. Hooker.
Con"trite, v.
Definition: In a contrite manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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