penitential

penitential is a 11-letter English word with 3 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 17 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.
2. noun. A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
3. adjective. showing or constituting penance

   "penitential tears"

   "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"

   Synonyms: penitentiary

Synonyms

penitentiary

Common word forms

penitentials, penitentially

Words from these letters

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