cathartic
adjective | /cathartic/
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; purgative
cathartic
adjective | /cathartic/
Advanced WordsHARDproviding psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; purgative
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"Writing the memoir had a cathartic effect on her emotional recovery."
"The film's cathartic finale left many viewers in tears but relieved."
Mnemonic Trick
Cathartic = Cathar + Tick → cleansing effect like catharsis.
Etymology
From Greek katharsis = purification
used for emotional release or cleansing
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