PENITENT Synonyms
There are 7 synonyms of the word
penitent.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word penitent. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word penitent. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENITENT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | repentant | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | contrite | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | apologetic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | regretful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | remorseful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | rueful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | sorry | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PENITENT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
penitent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
apologetic
contrite
regretful
remorseful
repentant
sorry
Phrases (1)
religious person
