repentant
adjective
re·pen·tant
ri-ˈpen-tᵊnt 
1
: experiencing repentance : penitent
2
: expressive of repentance
repentantly
adverb
Examples of repentant in a Sentence
repentant sinners
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Over these last weeks, however, I have been nudged into a repentant apology by his profound take on our political crisis and a sincere and accurate Christian analysis of the problems and deliberate practical steps the individual Christian citizen can take during this holy season.
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Moore gives one of her quietest performances as repentant cowboy Kiefer’s former lover, Mary Alice.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
Lyttleton discerned that if Saul was truly converted to Christ, the only explanation was the one Saul himself provided; namely, that the risen Christ appeared to him and called him to repentant faith.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
In his new statement, Suga took an even more repentant tone, apologizing for damaging his reputation and disappointing fans while opening himself to any further punishment.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Moore gives one of her quietest performances as repentant cowboy Kiefer’s former lover, Mary Alice.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
Lyttleton discerned that if Saul was truly converted to Christ, the only explanation was the one Saul himself provided; namely, that the risen Christ appeared to him and called him to repentant faith.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
In his new statement, Suga took an even more repentant tone, apologizing for damaging his reputation and disappointing fans while opening himself to any further punishment.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for repentant
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“Repentant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repentant. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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