'Contrite' definitions:
Definition of 'contrite'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses [syn: contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful]
Definition of 'Contrite'
From: GCIDE
- Contrite \Con"trite\ (?; 277), a. [L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
- 1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent. [1913 Webster]
- A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. --Ps. li. 17. [1913 Webster]
- Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. --Milton.
- Syn: Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Contrite'
From: GCIDE
- Contrite \Con"trite\, n. A contrite person. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Contrite'
From: GCIDE
- Contrite \Con"trite\, v. In a contrite manner. [1913 Webster]