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- [ri-pen-tnt, -pen-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛn tnt, -ˈpɛn tənt/
- /rɪˈpen.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-pen-tnt, -pen-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛn tnt, -ˈpɛn tənt/
Definitions of repentant word
- adjective repentant repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance. 1
- adjective repentant characterized by or showing repentance: a repentant mood. 1
- adjective repentant penitent, remorseful 1
- adjective repentant Someone who is repentant shows or says that they are sorry for something wrong they have done. 0
- adjective repentant reproaching oneself for one's past actions or sins; contrite 0
- adjective repentant characterized by or proceeding from a sense of contrition 0
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Origin of repentant
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English repentaunt < Old French repentant (present participle of repentir). See repent1, -ant
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Parts of speech for Repentant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repentant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
repentant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repentant
adj repentant
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- ashamed — If someone is ashamed, they feel embarrassed or guilty because of something they do or they have done, or because of their appearance.
- attritional — a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
- compunctious — causing or feeling compunction; regretful.
- conscience-stricken — feeling anxious or guilty
adjective repentant
- atoning — to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- deprecatory — expressing disapproval; protesting
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