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Definition
feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
- "I'm awfully sorry I made fun of your hair, Anne," he whispered contritely.Chapter 15 — A Tempest in the School Teapot (55% in)
contritely = with a feeling sorrow or regret for having done something wrong
- "It wasn't Diana's fault," said Anne contritely.Chapter 19 — A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession (64% in)
- "Oh, indeed, Marilla, I do want to hear it," cried Anne contritely.Chapter 30 — The Queens Class Is Organized (35% in)
There are no more uses of "contrite" in Anne Of Green Gables.
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