penitently in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Penitently means in a manner that expresses remorse or regret for one's actions.
Crossword clues for penitently
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "penitently".
- Showing remorse for past actions.
- In a way that conveys regret.
- Acting with sincere contrition.
- Expressing sorrow for one's misdeeds.
- Behaving with a sense of repentance.
Penitently sentence examples
- He looked at her penitently, realizing how much he had hurt her feelings.
- After the argument, she approached him penitently, hoping to mend their friendship.
- The student spoke penitently, acknowledging his mistakes and promising to do better.
- She walked away from the confrontation, feeling penitently for her harsh words.
- In the quiet of the evening, he sat alone, reflecting penitently on his past choices.