Definition

1. 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.

Adverb

1. showing remorse