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Purifying (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Serving to purge or rid of sin; "purgatorial rites".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The priest performed a purifying ritual to cleanse the soul of the deceased before burial.
  • The ancient culture believed that fire had purifying qualities, often using it in spiritual ceremonies.
  • The monk spent years in solitude, seeking a purifying experience through prayer and contemplation.
  • The sacred river was said to have purifying waters, attracting pilgrims from far and wide.
  • In many cultures, rituals of fasting and penance serve as purifying disciplines, atoning for past transgressions.

Synonyms

  • Purgatorial
  • Purging

Related Words

  • Purgation (noun)

Meaning 2

Freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

  • Adulterating

Meaning 3

Acting like an antiseptic.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Cleansing
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