repentantly
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that shows remorse or regret for one's actions: The word "repentantly" describes the way someone behaves or speaks when they feel sincere sorrow for having done something wrong.
Usage
- "Repentantly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates the action is done with a feeling of repentance.
- It often appears in contexts involving apologies, confessions, or admissions of fault.
Examples
- Adverb:
- He looked at her repentantly after realizing his mistake.
- "I'm so sorry," she said repentantly.
- The child repentantly returned the stolen candy.
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or literary contexts: While understandable in everyday speech, "repentantly" is more common in written narratives, religious discourse, or formal descriptions of emotion.
- The knight bowed his head repentantly before the king.
Variants and Related Words
- Repentant (adj): Feeling or showing remorse.
- He was truly repentant for his harsh words.
- Repentance (n): The action of feeling or showing remorse; sincere regret.
- His repentance was evident in his actions.
Synonyms
- Contritely: In a way that shows regret for having done wrong.
- Remorsefully: In a manner expressing deep regret or guilt.
- Penitently: In a way that shows sorrow for sin or wrongdoing.
Antonyms
- Unrepentantly: In a manner that shows no regret or remorse.
- Defiantly: In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience.
Related Phrases
- With a repentant heart: A phrase emphasizing the sincere inner feeling of remorse.
- He apologized with a repentant heart.
- Full of repentance: A state of being filled with regret.
- Her voice was full of repentance.