What is another word for penitentially?

Pronunciation: [pˌɛnɪtˈɛnʃə͡lˌi] (IPA)

When we hear the word "penitentially", what usually comes to mind is the idea of repentance or seeking forgiveness. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to convey similar meanings. Some of these include contritely, apologetically, regretfully, remorsefully, sorrowfully, and ruefully. Each of these words indicates a sense of remorse, regret, or a desire to make amends for past wrongdoings. When used in the right context, any of these synonyms can effectively communicate a sense of penitence or contrition. So the next time you need to express remorse or ask for forgiveness, consider using one of these alternatives to the word "penitentially".

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What are the hypernyms for Penitentially?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for penitentially?

There are several antonyms for the word 'penitentially' that showcase a different set of emotions than remorse or contrition. One of the closest antonyms is jubilantly, meaning an expression of joy and happiness. Other antonyms include nonchalantly, conveying a carefree and casual attitude; arrogantly, expressing an egotistical stance; and enthusiastically, meaning an intense level of excitement and energy. These antonyms present a wide range of emotions and behaviours that are light-hearted or defiant, as opposed to the state of being penitential. Depending on the context, using these antonyms can bring a different tone and flavour to the conversation or writing.

What are the antonyms for Penitentially?

Usage examples for Penitentially

I carry the banner aforesaid; verily and penitentially I do.
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
This I sturdily declined; for in my young days, it was thought ungentlemanlike to write in magazines, though dukes, archbishops, and premiers do so now: even authorship for money was thought vulgar: but, when there greeted me at home a parcel of well-bound books as a gift from the author, being all that were then extant of Ainsworth's, I was so taken aback by his kindly munificence that I somewhat penitentially responded thereto by an impromptu chapter on "Gifts," wherewith I made the quarrel up and he was delighted: one or two others following.
"My Life as an Author"
Martin Farquhar Tupper
Polly blinked at him penitentially.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith

Famous quotes with Penitentially

  • 'Tis surprising to see how rapidly a panic will sometimes run through a country. All nations and ages have been subject to them. Britain has trembled like an ague at the report of a French fleet of flat-bottomed boats; and in the fourteenth [sic (actually the fifteenth)] century the whole English army, after ravaging the kingdom of France, was driven back like men petrified with fear; and this brave exploit was performed by a few broken forces collected and headed by a woman, Joan of Arc. Would that heaven might inspire some Jersey maid to spirit up her countrymen, and save her fair fellow sufferers from ravage and ravishment! Yet panics, in some cases, have their uses; they produce as much good as hurt. Their duration is always short; the mind soon grows through them, and acquires a firmer habit than before. But their peculiar advantage is, that they are the touchstones of sincerity and hypocrisy, and bring things and men to light, which might otherwise have lain forever undiscovered. In fact, they have the same effect on secret traitors, which an imaginary apparition would have upon a private murderer. They sift out the hidden thoughts of man, and hold them up in public to the world. Many a disguised Tory has lately shown his head, that shall penitentially solemnize with curses the day on which Howe arrived upon the Delaware.
    Thomas Paine

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