Pronunciation: /pɜːrˈɡəˈtɔːriəl/
adjective relating to or characteristic of purgatory, a place or state of suffering where souls are purified before entering heaven
A1 The long line at the amusement park was a purgatorial experience for the children.
A2 Waiting in traffic during rush hour can feel like a purgatorial punishment.
B1 The endless paperwork at the office felt like a purgatorial task that never seemed to end.
B2 The never-ending meetings at work created a purgatorial atmosphere that drained everyone's energy.
C1 The artist described his creative process as a purgatorial journey of self-discovery and growth.
C2 The protagonist in the novel faced a series of purgatorial challenges that tested his strength and resilience.
formal The purgatorial process is a necessary step in the journey towards spiritual enlightenment.
informal I feel like I'm stuck in a purgatorial state of indecision.
slang This waiting room is like purgatorial torture.
figurative The endless paperwork felt like a purgatorial punishment.
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