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Confessional: meaning, definitions and examples

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confessional

 

[ kษ™nหˆfษ›สƒษ™nษ™l ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

religious setting

A confessional is a booth or area in a church where a priest hears the confessions of penitent individuals. It serves as a private space for believers to reflect on their sins and seek forgiveness.

Synonyms

confession booth, reconciliation room

Examples of usage

  • He entered the confessional to seek absolution.
  • The priest waited in the confessional for parishioners to come.
  • Confessionals are common in many Catholic churches.
Context #2 | Adjective

personal disclosure

Confessional, when used as an adjective, describes a type of writing or narrative that reveals personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It conveys a sense of honesty and vulnerability.

Synonyms

open, revealing

Examples of usage

  • She wrote a confessional poem about her struggles.
  • His confessional style captivated the readers.
  • The novel had a confessional tone that resonated with many.

Translations

Translations of the word "confessional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confessional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beichtend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengakuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฐะปัŒะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spowiedniczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘Š็™ฝใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confessionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confesional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itiraf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุงููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpovฤ›dnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spovednรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟๆ‚”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spovedna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะฝะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiraf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confesional

Etymology

The word 'confessional' originates from the late Middle English 'confessional', which is derived from the Latin 'confessionalis', meaning 'of or relating to confession'. The transition from Latin to Middle English reflects a broader trend of incorporating ecclesiastical language into vernacular speech during the medieval period. The concept of confession has deep roots in religious tradition, particularly within Christianity, where the act of confessing sins to a priest is a sacramental practice to seek forgiveness. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the physical space where confessions take place but also the introspective style of writing that reveals personal truths. This dual definition emphasizes the importance of confession both as a formal religious practice and a means of personal expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,072, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.