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penitently Meaning
penitently (r)
showing remorse
penitently (adv.)
In a penitent manner.
penitently Sentence Examples
- The remorseful convict penitently sought redemption for his past transgressions.
- The child stood penitently in the corner after spilling milk on the carpet.
- The penitent sinner knelt before the altar, seeking forgiveness for their sins.
- The politician penitently apologized for his careless remarks.
- The employee penitently admitted to making a mistake and promised to improve.
- The thief penitently returned the stolen goods to their rightful owner.
- The defeated army penitently laid down their weapons.
- The accused individual penitently entered a guilty plea to avoid a harsher sentence.
- The penitent soul confessed their wrongdoings, seeking guidance and absolution.
- The reformed drug addict penitently dedicated their life to helping others avoid their past mistakes.
FAQs About the word penitently
showing remorseIn a penitent manner.
apologetic, sorry,ashamed, remorseful, regretful, contrite, repentant,rueful, compunctious, weeping
unapologetic, cruel, unapologetic, ruthless, pitiless,impenitent, remorseless, cruel, impenitent, unrepentant
The remorseful convict penitently sought redemption for his past transgressions.
The child stood penitently in the corner after spilling milk on the carpet.
The penitent sinner knelt before the altar, seeking forgiveness for their sins.
The politician penitently apologized for his careless remarks.
