compunctiously en · ADV
Etymology
From compunctious + -ly.
Meanings
- (dated) With compunction; guiltily or regretfully.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most compunctiously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more compunctiously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
guiltily · compunctiously · red-handedly · nocently · guiltylike · blameworthily · guiltylike · nocently · sorrowfully · dead to rights · bang to rights · ruefully