C1adverbformalemotionsrelationships
US/rɪˈmɔːrs.fəl.i/
UK/rɪˈmɔːs.fəl.i/
in a way that shows deep regret for something wrong you have done
In context
He looked remorsefully at his sister and said he was sorry.
The young man remorsefully admitted that he had broken the window.
She remorsefully returned the money she had taken from the drawer.
Words that go with remorsefully
verb + adverb
- say remorsefully"I should have called you," she said remorsefully.
- look remorsefullyShe looked remorsefully at the broken vase.
- think remorsefullyHe thought remorsefully of all the time he had wasted.
- add remorsefully"And I forgot your birthday too," he added remorsefully.
- shake his head remorsefullyAll he could do was shake his head remorsefully.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He apologized remorseful.Correct: He apologized remorsefully.