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penitential

UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

Translations

penitentialnoun
penitentials
pl
UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
Historical/ecclesiastical usage: a book or code prescribing penances
pénitentielOuvrage ou recueil de règles ecclésiastiques sur la pénitence ; terme historique.
The Anglo-Saxon penitential outlined specific penances for a wide range of sins.
Le pénitentiel anglo-saxon énonçait des pénitences précises pour un large éventail de péchés.
penitentialadjective
more penitential
Comp.
most penitential
Super.
UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
pénitentielAu sens de pénitence imposée par une autorité religieuse.
The bishop ordered a penitential fast for all the clergy.
L'évêque ordonna un jeûne pénitentiel pour tout le clergé.
pénitentielRelatif à la pénitence ou au repentir ; registre religieux.
The monk wore a penitential robe as a sign of his remorse for past actions.
Le moine portait une robe pénitentielle en signe de remords pour ses actes passés.
Synonyms
contrite
repentant
remorseful
sorry
ashamed
sorrowful

Definitions

penitentialnoun
A book or code of ecclesiastical rules or laws concerning penance, especially used in the early Christian Church.
The Anglo-Saxon penitential outlined specific penances for a wide range of sins.
penitentialadjective
Relating to or expressing penitence or repentance.
The monk wore a penitential robe as a sign of his remorse for past actions.
Imposed as a punishment or penance by religious authority.
The bishop ordered a penitential fast for all the clergy.
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