contritely

/kənˈtraɪtli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows sincere regret or guilt for something wrong one has done.
    • He contritely apologized for breaking his friend's favorite vase.
    • The student contritely promised never to cheat on a test again.
    • She contritely admitted that she had forgotten to return the borrowed book.
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