All 3 Uses of
contrite
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- "I'm awfully sorry I made fun of your hair, Anne," he whispered contritely.
p. 108.9 *contritely = with a feeling of sorrow or regret for having done something wrong
- "It wasn't Diana's fault," said Anne contritely.†
p. 151.2contritely = with a feeling of sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
- "Oh, indeed, Marilla, I do want to hear it," cried Anne contritely.†
p. 236.1
Definition:
feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense