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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
arrependidamentecontritamenteremorsosamenteapologeticamente
Antonyms
impenitentementedescaradamenteimpenitentementeirreverentemente

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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