Penitential
adjective
Showing that you feel sorry because you have done something wrong.
He had a penitential look on his face after breaking his mothers favorite vase.
Often appears as...
- penitential look
- penitential feeling
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A book or set of texts containing rules and instructions for religious self-punishment.
The monastic community follows a strict penitential that guides their behavior and rituals.
Often appears as...
- catholic penitential
- monastic penitential
Usage tips
Formal
Academic, Religious
adjective
Showing that you feel sorry because you have done something wrong.
He had a penitential look on his face after breaking his mothers favorite vase.
Often appears as...
- penitential look
- penitential feeling
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A book or set of texts containing rules and instructions for religious self-punishment.
The monastic community follows a strict penitential that guides their behavior and rituals.
Often appears as...
- catholic penitential
- monastic penitential
Usage tips
Formal
Academic, Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Penitential indicates deep sorrow; it's stronger than just feeling 'sorry'.
His penitential tears revealed the depth of his regret.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Overtones
Often used in religious contexts where someone seeks forgiveness for sins or wrongdoings.
She wore a penitential garment during the confession.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Gravity
Implies a serious mistake or wrongdoing has been acknowledged by the person.
He approached the community with a penitential plea for forgiveness.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Penitential indicates deep sorrow; it's stronger than just feeling 'sorry'.
His penitential tears revealed the depth of his regret.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Overtones
Often used in religious contexts where someone seeks forgiveness for sins or wrongdoings.
She wore a penitential garment during the confession.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Gravity
Implies a serious mistake or wrongdoing has been acknowledged by the person.
He approached the community with a penitential plea for forgiveness.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Penitential indicates deep sorrow; it's stronger than just feeling 'sorry'.
His penitential tears revealed the depth of his regret.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Overtones
Often used in religious contexts where someone seeks forgiveness for sins or wrongdoings.
She wore a penitential garment during the confession.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Gravity
Implies a serious mistake or wrongdoing has been acknowledged by the person.
He approached the community with a penitential plea for forgiveness.
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