Penitential

[penɪ'tenʃ(ə)l] or [,pɛnɪ'tɛnʃl]

Definition

(adj.) showing or constituting penance; 'penitential tears'; 'wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words' .

Edited by Daniel--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.

(n.) A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.

Checker: Williams

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Wailing, mournful, dirgeful, sorrowful, contrite, penitent

ANT:Impenitent, hard-hearted, obdurate

Typed by Bush

Examples

Checker: Wilbur

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