Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛʃənl/
noun a room or booth in which a priest hears confessions
A1 I went to the confessional to confess my sins.
A2 The confessional in the church is a place for people to seek forgiveness.
B1 The priest heard my confession in the confessional and offered me guidance.
B2 The confessional is a sacred space where Catholics can confess their wrongdoings.
C1 The confessional provides a sense of relief and catharsis for those seeking absolution.
C2 The intimate nature of the confessional allows for deep reflection and spiritual growth.
adjective relating to or used for the purpose of confessing sins
A1 She visited a confessional booth for the first time.
A2 The book she was reading had a confessional tone.
B1 The confessional atmosphere of the church made her feel at peace.
B2 The confessional style of the author's writing drew readers in.
C1 His confessional memoir revealed intimate details about his life.
C2 The confessional nature of the play created a sense of vulnerability among the audience.
formal The priest listened attentively to the confessional of the parishioner.
informal I spilled all my secrets in the confessional to the priest.
slang I had to spill the tea in the confessional with the priest.
figurative The confessional nature of the therapy session allowed me to open up about my struggles.
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