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PENITENTIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Showing or constituting penance

Example:

wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words

Synonyms:

penitential; penitentiary

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

penitent; repentant (feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds)

Derivation:

penitence (remorse for your past conduct)

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