Meaning of the word confessional in English
What does confessional mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
confessional
US /kənˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
UK /kənˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
Adjective
of or relating to confession, especially of sins
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The priest listened to the penitent's confessional prayers.
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Her latest album is deeply personal and has a very confessional tone.
Noun
a small enclosure in a church where a priest hears confessions
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The penitent knelt in the confessional, awaiting absolution.
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The old church had a beautifully carved wooden confessional.