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Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis. / That which releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience.

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cathartic

Source Word

cathartic

Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis. / That which releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience.

Japanese Meaning

下剤としての作用、または体内の不要物を排出する浄化作用があること / 心身のストレスや感情的緊張を解放し、精神的な浄化を促す性質があること

Writing a cathartic letter helped her let go of years of resentment.

浄化的な手紙を書くことで、彼女は長年の恨みを手放すことができた。

Sense（1）

Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.

Shaving, my favorite activity, is very cathartic.

Sense（2）

That which releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience.

more cathartic

（ comparative ）

most cathartic

（ superlative ）