a. [ F. repentant. ] 1. Penitent; sorry for sin. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thus they, in lowliest plight, repentant stood. Millton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Expressing or showing sorrow for sin; as, repentant tears; repentant ashes. “Repentant sighs and voluntary pains.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who repents, especially one who repents of sin; a penitent. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a repentant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]