Definition of Penitent
Penitent
pen·i·tent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
feeling and/or expressing sorrow and regret for an offense or wrongdoing;
e.g. I was penitent after lying to her, so I wrote an apology letter.
(noun)
a person who repents their sin;
e.g. The penitent was granted forgiveness at last!
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