HyperDic: penitential

English > 1 sense of the word penitential:
ADJECTIVEallpenitential, penitentiaryshowing or constituting / constituting penance
English > penitential: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningshowing or constituting / constituting penance.
Examples
  • "penitential tears"
  • "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"
Synonympenitentiary
Broaderpenitent, repentantFeeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
Spanishpenitencial
Nounspenitenceremorse for your past conduct
Adverbspenitentiallyshowing remorse

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