Contrite
Pronunciation : Con"trite
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
Definition : 1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent. A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps. li. 17. Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. Milton.
Syn. -- Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Con"trite
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A contrite person. Hooker.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Con"trite
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: In a contrite manner.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913