The meaning of Penitentially and additional information.

Penitential(a.) Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.

Penitential(n.) A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.

Penitentially(adv.) In a penitential manner.