Definition of REPENTANT

repentant

Meanings

Plural: repentants

Adjective

  • feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

Adj

  • Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.

Noun

  • One who repents; a penitent.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir.

Synonyms

apologetic, contrite, guilt-ridden, penitent, remorseful, repentant

Scrabble Score: 11

repentant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
repentant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
repentant is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

repentant is a valid Words With Friends word