† compunctuallyadv.
Obsolete. rare.
= compunctively adv. at compunctive adj. Derivatives.
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society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > repentance or contrition > [adverb]
repentantlya1555
penitently1561
repentingly1595
compunctually1625
penitentially1648
remorsefully1702
contritely1829
compunctiously1863
society > faith > worship > sacrament > confession > penitence > [adverb]
repentantlya1555
penitently1561
repentingly1595
compunctually1625
penitentially1648
remorsefully1702
contritely1829
1625 tr. G. Boccaccio Decameron II. 171 Some God of greater power hath..so compunctually solicited me, as I cannot chuse but make open confession of my sinne.
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