Definition of penitential

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  • 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