Purgatorial ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Purgatorial ( adjective )

1. Of or relating to purgatory, a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
2. Intended to purify or cleanse; expiatory.

Origin:

From latin purgatorius (of or pertaining to purgatory).

Examples:

1. The church teaches that souls in purgatory can be helped by the prayers of the living.
2. The priest explained the doctrine of purgatorial fire.
3. He believed that his sufferings were purgatorial.
4. The idea of purgatorial punishment is present in many religions.
5. He thought that his sufferings in this life were a purgatorial punishment for his sins.

(As a noun)

Purgatorial ( noun )

1. Of or relating to purgatory, a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
2. Intended to purify or cleanse; expiatory.

Origin:

From latin purgatorius (of or pertaining to purgatory).

Examples:

1. The church teaches that souls in purgatory can be helped by the prayers of the living.
2. The priest explained the doctrine of purgatorial fire.
3. He believed that his sufferings were purgatorial.
4. The idea of purgatorial punishment is present in many religions.
5. He thought that his sufferings in this life were a purgatorial punishment for his sins.