penitent — meaning in English

English meaning

• penitent adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.

Senses

penitent is used for these senses in English:

• penitent One under the direction of a confessor.
• penitente A tall thin blade of hardened snow or ice, found closely spaced in large quantities at high altitudes.

penitent — full definition

1. adj Feeling genuine sorrow or guilt for having done wrong.
2. noun A person who feels and shows remorse for their wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.

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