Added 15 October 2026 contritely adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adverb ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about contritely at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In a contrite manner. Related Words: remorsefullyruefullypenitentlypenitentiallyrepentantlychastenedlyhumblyrebukefullyclementlysuppliantlyblamefullycontractedly Back to today's word