Synonyms for contritely
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a contrite manner.
Example sentences
- ruefully John smiled rather ruefully.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contritely | rising | |
| ruefully | rising | |
| remorsefully | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- ruefully3
- 12 letters
- remorsefully
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ruefully3 = 3 syllables).