Synonyms for penitential

Adjective

1. penitential

usage: of or relating to penitence or penance; "the Day of Atonement is the great penitential day of the Hebrew calendar"

2. penitential, penitent (vs. impenitent), repentant (vs. unrepentant)

usage: showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"