penitential — expressing or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpenɪˈtenʃəl/
Korean meaning: 참회하는, 회개하는, 죄를 뉘우치는
Korean pronunciation: 페니**텐**셜
Example Sentences
- After eating the entire cake meant for the office party, Jake sent a penitential email to his coworkers.
- The criminal's penitential attitude impressed the judge during sentencing.
- She wore a penitential expression after accidentally liking her ex's photo from three years ago.
penitential
ADJECTIVE//ˌpenɪˈtenʃəl//
expressing or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant
a young person kneels with head bowed low, hands clasped tightly together in prayer. Tears stream down their face as they look upward with a sorrowful expression. Earlier they had broken something precious belonging to their grandmother who sits nearby. The grandmother's face shows forgiveness and understanding as she watches the sincere display of remorse. Other family members in the background observe the heartfelt moment of confession. The wooden cross on the wall casts a gentle shadow over the scene. someone expressing sorrow and regret for having done wrong
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Origin
From Latin 'paenitentia' meaning repentance or regret. The word evolved through medieval Christianity to express formal acts of confession and atonement for sins.
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“After eating the entire cake meant for the office party, Jake sent a penitential email to his coworkers.”
“The criminal's penitential attitude impressed the judge during sentencing.”
“She wore a penitential expression after accidentally liking her ex's photo from three years ago.”
“The monastery required a month of penitential silence from new monks.”
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