What is another word for penitently?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛnɪtəntli] (IPA) 
When seeking synonyms for the word "penitently", it may be useful to consider words that convey feelings of remorse, regret, or contrition. Synonyms for "penitently" might include contritely, humbly, repentantly, remorsefully, regretfully or apologetically. Each of these words offers slightly different nuances, with "contritely" suggesting genuine and sincere regret and "humbly" conveying a sense of being humbled. "Repentantly" and "remorsefully" both suggest strong feelings of regret or guilt, while "regretfully" implies a more general sense of wishing things had turned out differently, Perhaps the most explicit synonym for "penitently" is "apologetically," which suggests an intention to make amends or seek forgiveness.
