penitential
Example Sentences
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Weeks later, during the penitential Yom Kippur prayers in a small Berlin synagogue, Rosenzweig reversed his decision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
It also marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024
In the eyes of the German public, Stadler's guilty plea did not look particularly penitential.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023
It’s the last gasp of fun before the penitential season of Lent begins.
From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2022
My fellow-prisoners were listening apparently with interest; great solemnity prevailed, and penitential tears were flowing.
From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.
Vocabulary lists containing penitential
