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



RESET




Word of the Day

4 July 2024

CHLORTHALIDONE

(noun) a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

coffee icon