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penitentially

/ˌpen.ɪˈten.ʃəl.i/

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adverb

/ˌpen.ɪˈten.ʃəl.i/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «способом, выражающим или показывающим раскаяние, сожаление или печаль за проступок». Используется для описания действий, совершаемых с чувством раскаяния или желанием искупления, часто в религиозном или моральном контексте.

An adverb meaning "in a manner expressing or showing penitence, regret, or sorrow for wrongdoing." It is used to describe actions performed with a sense of remorse or a desire for atonement, often in religious or moral contexts.

  1. In a remorseful mannerC1formal

    In a way that shows regret or sorrow for wrongdoing, often with a desire to make amends.

    ruПокаянно

    • He spoke penitentially, admitting his mistakes.
    • She looked at him penitentially after the argument.
    • They acted penitentially, seeking forgiveness from those they had wronged.

    Synonymsapologeticallycontritelyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

    Antonymsimpenitentlyunrepentantly

Forms
  • more penitentially comparative form
  • most penitentially superlative form