Word: penitently
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pen
i
tent
ly
Definition: In a penitent manner; a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
Morphemes:
Affix: penitent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One under the direction of a confessor; a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
Etymology Compounds: Affix: paenitēns
Language: la
Decoded: paenitens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: regretting, repenting, penitent, contrite
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.