Definition of "contritely" []

• In a contrite manner. (adverb)

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• "“The head of Sci-Fi channel has contritely promised to includemore homosex in future shows, and to do it nonchalantly, just as if this abomination is normal and natural and worthy of no comment.” and:"
• "I'm Episcopalian, so the closest I can come to atoning for people's sins -- unless I discover Jesus on my toast -- is wandering around contritely, taking responsibility for other people's actions."
• "That was rude of me, Colbert says, faux contritely."