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remorsefully

/rɪˈmɔːrs.fəl.i/
re · morse · ful · ly
Adjective:remorseful
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1

In a manner filled with or expressing deep regret, sorrow, or guilt for a wrong committed.

Example

"He looked down remorsefully and apologized for breaking his promise to the team."

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• Rhymes for remorsefully

• Nearby Words

remora
remorse
remorseful
remorsefully
remorseless
remorselessly
remorselessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'remorseful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'remorse' comes from Old French 'remors', ultimately from Medieval Latin 'remorsus' (a biting back, torment), from Latin 'remordere' (to vex, disturb, literally 'to bite back').

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