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What is the adverb form of contrite?

Derived forms of contrite

contritely, adverbcontriteness, noun.

What does the word contrite?

Full Definition of contrite

: feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming a contrite criminal a contrite apology contrite sighs.