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penitential

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

Translations

penitentialnoun

penitentials

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

Historical/ecclesiastical usage: a book or code prescribing penances

penitentialadjective

more penitential

Comp.

most penitential

Super.

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

He wore a penitential expression after realizing his mistake.

Он носил покаянное выражение лица после осознания своей ошибки.

Synonyms

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.