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PENITENTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does penitently mean?
• PENITENTLY (adverb)
The adverb PENITENTLY has 1 sense:
1. showing remorse
Familiarity information: PENITENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing remorse
Synonyms:
penitentially; penitently; repentantly
Antonym:
impenitently (in an impenitent manner)
Pertainym:
penitent (feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds)
Context examples
“Wickfield's plans,” said the Doctor, stroking his face, and looking penitently at his adviser.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
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