Word Games Pro Dictionary

contritely

adverb

in a rueful manner

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. in a rueful manner

    “‘I made a big mistake,’ he said ruefully”

In context

Example Sentences

‘I made a big mistake,’ he said ruefully

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top