English to English
adjective
- Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- showing or constituting penance
Penitential tears.
Wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words.
source: WordNet 3.0
English to Tagalog
adj
- [peniténcial] Nauukol sa pagpapakahirap
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
