Synonyms: penitent
Definition: (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
Similar words: religious person
Definition: a person who manifests devotion to a deity
Definition: feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
Similar words: remorseful, rueful, ruthful, contrite
Definition: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Similar words: penitential, penitentiary
Definition: showing or constituting penance
Usage: penitential tears; wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words