REPENTANTLY

penitently, penitentially, repentantly

(adverb) showing remorse

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

repentantly (comparative more repentantly, superlative most repentantly)

In a repentant manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*pent"ant*ly, adv.

Definition: In a repentant manner.

REPENTANT

Re*pent"ant (-ant), a. Etym: [F. repentant.]

1. Penitent; sorry for sin. Chaucer. Thus they, in lowliest plight, repentant stood. Millton.

2. Expressing or showing sorrow for sin; as, repentant tears; repentant ashes. "Repentant sighs and voluntary pains." Pope.

Re*pent"ant, n.

Definition: One who repents, especially one who repents of sin; a penitent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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