PURIFICATORY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

purificatory

adjective

Definition of purificatory

as in purifying

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Recent Examples of purificatory Many stepwells were used for ablution; the tanks associated with mosques, Hindu temples and other shrines offered the most purificatory form. Summoning water from the depths was also a symbol of temporal power. — The Economist, 13 July 2019

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Adjective

The in-shower treatment is meant to be used post-cleansing; simply massage it into wet hair and rinse it out two-to-three times a week.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 June 2026
To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025

Definition of cleansing

Adjective

For Eddie Howe, being back on Newcastle United’s training pitches in Benton will have been cathartic.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026
As promised, his all comes out in the form of deliriously relentless rock ‘n’ roll, released in short, cathartic bursts.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of cathartic

Adjective

To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California analyzed 2023-24 traffic stop data and found that Sacramento police disproportionately stopped Black drivers, often for minor vehicle equipment or non-moving violations.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of moving

Adjective

Yet the 23-year-old midfielder has been a catalyst behind England’s impressive run at the tournament, scoring six goals in six matches.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Not a record-setter While the sale price was impressive, the pen and switch did not break into the top 10 list of the highest prices at a public sale for space artifacts and memorabilia.

— Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

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