자신의 잘못이나 죄를 진심으로 뉘우치고 참회하는 상태를 나타냄.
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done something wrong; sincerely repentant.
예문:
"The defendant stood before the judge with a penitent expression, hoping for a lighter sentence."
"She wrote a penitent letter to her parents, apologizing for her past behavior."
"His penitent tone suggested that he truly understood the gravity of his mistakes."
자신의 죄를 뉘우치고 용서를 구하는 사람.
A person who repents of their sins or wrongdoings and seeks forgiveness, especially within a religious framework.
예문:
"The cathedral was filled with penitents who had come to pray for mercy during the holy festival."
"As a humble penitent, he dedicated the rest of his life to helping the poor."
가톨릭에서 사제에게 죄를 고백하고 보속을 받는 사람.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a person who confesses their sins to a priest and submits to the penance imposed.
예문:
"The priest offered words of comfort and absolution to the weary penitent."
"The penitent knelt in the confessional, whispering his transgressions through the screen."