lenten

• Relativo à Quaresma, o período de jejum e penitência do calendário cristão; também se usa para descrever algo sóbrio, simples, frugal ou austero.

Relating to Lent, the Christian period of fasting and penitence; often used to describe something meager, plain, or austere.

1. Relating to LentC1formal

   Of, relating to, or suitable for the Christian period of Lent, a 40-day season of fasting, reflection, and penance.

   Relativo à Quaresma

   • The church service followed a lenten theme of repentance.
   • She prepared lenten meals that excluded meat and dairy.
   • Lenten observances often include prayer and almsgiving.
   • He wore a simple lenten robe during the ceremony.