penitential

adjective
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

Meaning

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

Example Sentences

The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.

Synonyms

contrite, remorseful, regretful, apologetic

Antonyms

unrepentant, shameless

Collocations

penitential act, penitential prayer, penitential mood, penitential rite

Related Vocabularies

Showing or suggesting that future success is likely; favorable or promising.
not real or not present; lacking existence
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Relating to the brain; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

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