penitently
Definitions
In a manner that expresses sorrow or regret for having committed a sin or wrongdoing.
With a feeling of humble remorse or contrition.
Examples
He knelt before the altar and prayed penitently for forgiveness.
After realizing the harm he had caused, he apologized penitently to his colleagues.
Synonyms
remorsefully regretfully contritely apologetically ruefully compunctiously
Antonyms
unrepentantly remorselessly defiantly impudently unapologetically shamelessly