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penitential

/ˌpen.ɪˈten.ʃəl/

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adjective

/ˌpen.ɪˈten.ʃəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к покаянию или выражающий сожаление о проступке; связанный с религиозным или моральным раскаянием.

Relating to or expressing penitence or sorrow for wrongdoing; associated with religious or moral repentance.

  1. Relating to penanceC1formal

    Showing or expressing sorrow for wrongdoing, often through acts of self-discipline or religious devotion.

    ruПокаянный

    • The monks wore penitential robes during the ceremony.
    • Her penitential prayers lasted for hours.
    • He undertook a penitential journey to the shrine.

    Synonymscontritepenitentremorsefulrepentant

    Antonymsimpioussinfulunrepentant

Forms
  • more penitential comparative form
  • most penitential superlative form
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