All 5 Uses of
contrite
in
Catch-22
- He greeted Milo jovially each time they met and, in an excess of contrite generosity, impulsively recommended Major Major for promotion.†
Chpt 13 *
- 'What the hell are you getting so upset about?' he asked her bewilderedly in a tone of contrite amusement.†
Chpt 18
- 'I'm sorry,' the chaplain apologized contritely.†
Chpt 20
- Milo responded contritely.†
Chpt 22
- Yossarian took her in his arms and hugged her with gentle, contrite affection.†
Chpt 34
Definition:
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(contrite) feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense