A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; called also penitential book
showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words" of or relating to penitence or penance; "the Day of Atonement is the great penitential day of the Hebrew calendar
of or relating to penitence or penance; "the Day of Atonement is the great penitential day of the Hebrew calendar
Penitential means expressing deep sorrow and regret at having done something wrong. penitential psalms. relating to being sorry for having done something wrong
of or relating to penitence or penance; "the Day of Atonement is the great penitential day of the Hebrew calendar"
showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"