a. 1. Full of remorse. [ 1913 Webster ]
The full tide of remorseful passion had abated. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Compassionate; feeling tenderly. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Exciting pity; pitiable. [ Obs. ] Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Re*morse"ful*ly, adv. -- Re*morse"ful*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]