Penitent is an adjective describing someone feeling regret or sorrow for their offenses; repentant.
Penitent es un adjetivo que describe a alguien que siente arrepentimiento o tristeza por sus ofensas.
| Word | penitent |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | feeling regret or sorrow for one's offenses; repentant. |
| Sentence | When he realized the enormity of his crime, he became remorseful and penitent. |
| Related Words | also N. |
Tags: psat
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