atoningly

/əˈtoʊnɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows you are trying to make up for a wrong or harmful action.
    • She spoke atoningly, hoping her apology would mend their friendship.
    • The letter was written atoningly, full of regret and promises to change.
    • He worked atoningly in the community garden after vandalizing it.
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