how do i use the word penitential in a sentence?

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how do i use the word penitential in a sentence?

2007-01-10 09:51:11 · 3 answers · asked by babygrl14 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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adjective: of or relating to penitence or penance (Example: "The Day of Atonement is the great penitential day of the Hebrew calendar")

2007-01-10 10:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by lion_tiger182 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Penitential means that someone is sorry they did something wrong, the person is ashamed of the wrong and is trying to make up for it.

Example: The supervisor regretted his outburst of anger, and he made a penitential statement at the department meeting.

2007-01-10 10:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Penitence In A Sentence

2016-11-11 01:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by coombe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋