Lenten

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛntən/

Definitions of Lenten

adjective relating to Lent, the period of fasting and penitence observed by many Christians before Easter

Example Sentences

A1 During Lenten season, many people give up something they enjoy.

A2 The church is decorated with purple and white flowers for the Lenten period.

B1 Fasting is a common practice during the Lenten season.

B2 The Lenten services at the cathedral are always well attended.

C1 The Lenten retreat offered a chance for deep reflection and spiritual growth.

C2 The Lenten traditions in this region date back centuries and are still observed with great reverence.

Examples of Lenten in a Sentence

formal During the Lenten season, many Christians choose to give up certain luxuries as a form of penance.

informal I'm thinking of giving up chocolate for Lenten this year.

slang Lenten is a time for self-control and reflection.

figurative The Lenten period is like a spiritual spring cleaning for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of Lenten

• past tense: Lentened
• plural: Lentens
• comparative: more Lenten
• superlative: most Lenten
• present tense: Lenten
• future tense: will Lenten
• perfect tense: have Lentened
• continuous tense: is Lentening
• singular: Lenten
• positive degree: Lenten
• infinitive: to Lenten
• gerund: Lentening
• participle: Lentened

Origin and Evolution of Lenten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'Lenten' originated from the Old English word 'lencten' which means springtime.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the season of spring, the word 'Lenten' later came to be specifically associated with the Christian season of Lent, which occurs during the spring.