Penitential

Synonyms of penitential

• repentant
• contrite
• remorseful

Antonyms of penitential

• unrepentant
• unremorseful
• impenitent

Collocations of penitential

penitential act

Frequency: 70 %

As a penitential act, he decided to fast for a week.

penitential prayer

Frequency: 60 %

She recited a penitential prayer to ask for forgiveness.

penitential ritual

Frequency: 50 %

The penitential ritual involved confession and absolution.

penitential discipline

Frequency: 45 %

The monks practiced penitential discipline through self-denial.

penitential sorrow

Frequency: 40 %

Her penitential sorrow was evident in her tearful prayers.

Idiomatic Expressions for penitential

• Phrase: penitential act
  Meaning: an action or ritual performed as an expression of remorse or regret for wrongdoing
  Usage: As a penitential act, the priest asked the congregation to recite a prayer of confession together.