penitently
penitently · more penitently · most penitently
In a penitent mannerIn a penitent manner.
» "Oh, I'm so sorry," said Anne penitently.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a penitent manner.
More definitions
- showing remorse
Examples
1 sentences"Oh, I'm so sorry," said Anne penitently.
Forms
more penitently, most penitently| Comparative | more penitently Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most penitently |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- showing remorse:penitentiallyrepentantly
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpenitent
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb