Penetrative, a.
- 1. Piercing, sharp, subtle, sagacious, discerning, acute.
- 2. Sharp, subtle, piercing, penetrating, keen, acute.
Penfold, n. See Pinfold.
Penitence, n. Repentance, contrition, compunction, regret, remorse, sorrow.
Penitent, a. Repentant, contrite, remorseful, sorry, sorrowful.
Penitent, n.
- 1. Repentant.
- 2. Penitentiary, repentant, penance-doer.
Penitentiary, n.
- 1. Prison, jail, bridewell, workhouse, house of correction.
- 2. Penitent, repentant, penance-doer.
Penman, n.
- 1. Teacher of penmanship, writingteacher, calligrapher, calligraphist.
- 2. Writer, scribe, chirographer, chirographist, quill-driver, penner.
- 3. Author, writer, composer.
Penmanship, n.
- 1. Calligraphy, pencraft, art of writing.
- 2. Chirography, writing.
Pennant, n. (Naut.) Pendant, pennon, small flag.
Penniless, a. Moneyless, destitute, poor, necessitous, needy, indigent, distressed, pinched, reduced, poverty-stricken, impecunious, out of money, out of cash, out of pocket, in need, in want.
Pennon, n. Banner, streamer, standard, flag, colors, ensign.
Pensile, a. Hanging, suspended, pendent, pendulous.