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penitentemente
[pɛ.ni.tɛn.tɛ.mẽ.tɨ]
adverb
penitently
1.
in a manner expressing remorse, regret, or repentance for one's sins or wrongdoings
He knelt penitently before the altar.
Ele se ajoelhou penitentemente diante do altar.
2.
with a contrite or apologetic attitude
She spoke penitently about her past mistakes.
Ela falou penitentemente sobre seus erros passados.
Synonyms
arrependidamente
contritamente
remorsosamente
apologeticamente
Antonyms
impenitentemente
descaradamente
impenitentemente
irreverentemente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
penitentemente
standard usage in formal and religious contexts
Portugal
penitentemente
standard usage, commonly found in religious and literary texts
Related Idioms & Phrases
dobrar-se penitentemente
agir penitentemente
falar penitentemente
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