Definition of penitential

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • penitential is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • penitential is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • penitential is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of penitential


  • showing or constituting penance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. penitential tears
    2. wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words

    Synonyms

    1. penitentiary

See definition of penitential in Merriam Webster