Synonyms for penitential

Most common

penitent · repentant · contrite

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Adjective

Antonyms

impenitent

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Pertaining to penance or penitence.

Example sentences

• contrite She fidgeted, looking noticeably contrite.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

sorry²

8 letters

penitent³, contrite²

9 letters

repentant³

12 letters

penitentiary⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sorry² = 2 syllables).