Repentantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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repentantly
[ rɪ'pentəntli ]
in expressing remorse or regret
In a repentant manner; feeling or showing regret for one's wrongdoings.
Synonyms
penitently, regretfully, remorsefully
Examples of usage
- He looked at her repentantly, wishing he could take back his hurtful words.
- She apologized repentantly for her mistake, hoping to make amends.
- They bowed their heads repentantly, seeking forgiveness for their actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "repentantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrependidamente
🇮🇳 पश्चातापपूर्वक
🇩🇪 reuevoll
🇮🇩 dengan menyesal
🇺🇦 каючись
🇵🇱 ze skruchą
🇯🇵 後悔して (kōkai shite)
🇫🇷 avec repentir
🇪🇸 arrepentidamente
🇹🇷 pişmanlıkla
🇰🇷 회개하며 (hoegaehamyeo)
🇸🇦 بتوبة (bitawba)
🇨🇿 kajícně
🇸🇰 kajúcne
🇨🇳 悔悟地 (huǐwù de)
🇸🇮 kesajoče
🇮🇸 með iðrun
🇰🇿 өкінішпен
🇬🇪 მონანიებით (monaniebit)
🇦🇿 peşmanlıqla
🇲🇽 arrepentidamente
Etymology
The adverb 'repentantly' is derived from the verb 'repent', which comes from the Latin word 'repentare', meaning 'to regret'. The concept of repentance has deep roots in religious and moral traditions, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and seeking forgiveness for one's wrongdoings. The adverb 'repentantly' reflects this sense of contrition and remorse in its usage.
See also: repent, repentance, repentant, unrepentant.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,100, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.