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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 remorseplay

  Familiarity information: PENITENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PENITENTLY (adverb)


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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