What is another word for penitently?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnɪtəntli] (IPA)

When seeking synonyms for the word "penitently", it may be useful to consider words that convey feelings of remorse, regret, or contrition. Synonyms for "penitently" might include contritely, humbly, repentantly, remorsefully, regretfully or apologetically. Each of these words offers slightly different nuances, with "contritely" suggesting genuine and sincere regret and "humbly" conveying a sense of being humbled. "Repentantly" and "remorsefully" both suggest strong feelings of regret or guilt, while "regretfully" implies a more general sense of wishing things had turned out differently, Perhaps the most explicit synonym for "penitently" is "apologetically," which suggests an intention to make amends or seek forgiveness.

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Usage examples for Penitently

"It was all my fault," said Jack, penitently.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice
As Hetty took it penitently, Patty spoke again.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
She wiped her eyes and looked at him penitently, sniffling a little as she used to do when a child after being scolded.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann

Famous quotes with Penitently

  • When you have honestly and penitently sought out Christ, and confessed your sins to Him, and put yourself wholly in His hands, then stay there. Follow Him. Keep close to Him and Him alone. In your store, in your shop, in your field, in your home, or wherever you are, be ever saying, "Now, Jesus, Lead me! Teach me Thy way! Hold fast to my hand!"
    Theodore L. Cuyler

Related words: repentant, penitent, penitence, penitentiary, penitential, penitential seasons, penitential rite, penitentiary sentence

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