Canadian English Meaning of penitential

Penitential

Other Canadian English words related to Penitential

synonyms

• apologetic
• contrite
• penitent
• remorseful
• penitent
• ashamed
• red-faced
• Embarrassed
• guilty
• hangdog
• sheepish
• sorry
• blameworthy
• blameworthy
• chagrined
• contrite
• culpable
• Regretful
• regretful
• ashamed
• shamefaced

antonyms

• brazen
• remorseless
• shameless
• unashamed
• unrepentant
• blameless
• cheeky
• impenitent
• Impudent
• innocent
• unapologetic
• guiltless

Definitions and Meaning of penitential in English

Wordnet

penitential (s)

showing or constituting penance

Webster

penitential (a.)

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

Webster

penitential (n.)

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

FAQs About the word penitential

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word penitential

Penitential

What is the English meaning of the word Penitential

showing or constituting penanceOf or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitenti

What are the synonyms of the word Penitential

apologetic,contrite,penitent,remorseful,penitent,ashamed,red-faced,Embarrassed,guilty,hangdog

What are the antonyms of the word Penitential

brazen,remorseless,shameless,unashamed,unrepentant,blameless,cheeky,impenitent,Impudent,innocent