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confessional
[ kuhn-fesh-uh-nl ]
adjective
- of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or based on confession:
confessional release.
noun
- the place set apart for the hearing of confessions by a priest.
- French Furniture. a high, upholstered wing chair of the 18th century.
confessional
/ əˈɛʃəə /
adjective
- of, like, or suited to a confession
noun
- Christianity RC Church a small stall, usually enclosed and divided by a screen or curtain, where a priest hears confessions
- a book of penitential prayers
Other Word Forms
- d·Dz·ڱsDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of confessional1
Example Sentences
Joe’s inner monologue pipes up, excitedly stating, “In the canon of epic romances, bouncing back from a gunpoint confessional is practically a genre staple.”
“I need the staff to stay focused on helping me expand the Vanderpump brand,” Vanderpump says in a confessional in the season premiere.
But Daniels gave the U.S. edition the look of a reality show format, complete with confessional interviews.
Some of the transgressors try to gaslight the audience in their confessionals despite what they’ve recently burned into our eyes and ears.
“I got a weird one too,” she added, before the episode cut to her in a confessional throwing her hands up in confusion.
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