Definition Synonyms
Definition of penitential - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
religionRare related to penance or penitenceRare
- The penitential prayers were recited during the service.
2.
emotional expressionRare expressing deep sorrow and regret for wrongdoingRare
- He had a penitential look after the argument.
Noun
1.
confessor's guideTECH. guide for confessors in religious contextsTECH.
- He studied the penitential to prepare for confessions.
2.
religious seasonRare season or service of penance in the Christian churchRare
- During the penitential, members of the church sought forgiveness..
Origin of penitential
Latin, paenitentia (repentance)
Examples of penitential in a sentence
The book includes a penitential chapter on forgiveness. Her penitential tears moved everyone. The letter was filled with penitential apologies. The priest referred to the penitential for guidance. During training, they reviewed the penitential thoroughly. The penitential was a time for reflection and prayer.
They observed the penitential with solemnity and devotion.
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- French:pénitentiel, manuel de confession, ...
- German:bußfertig, Bußbuch, ...
- Italian:penitenziale, stagione penitenziale, ...
- Spanish:penitencial, manual de confesores, ...
- Portuguese:penitencial, tempo de penitência, ...
- Chinese:忏悔的, 忏悔指南, ...
- Japanese:懺悔の, ペニテンシャル, ...
- Arabic:تَوْبَوِي, كِتاب الاعتِرافات, ...
- Hebrew:תְּשׁוּבָתִי, מַדְרִיךְ לְכֹהֲנִים לְשִׁמְעַת וִידוּיִים, ...
- Russian:покаянный, покаянник, ...
- Ukrainian:покаянний, посібник для сповідника, ...
- Hindi:प्रायश्चित, पश्चाताप, ...
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