Purgatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Purgatory is a noun meaning (Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Purgatory.
Meaning
(Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Purgatory.
More Meanings
- Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.
- Tending to cleanse; expiatory.
Example Sentences
the purgatory of lost love
This purgatory interval is not unfavourable to a faithless representative, who may be as good a canvasser as he was a bad governor.
It might be […] that Ruth had worked her way through the deep purgatory of repentance up to something like purity again; God only knew!
[…] many Gods breedeth heathens miseries, many countries trauailers humors, many wiues mens purgatories, and many friends trustes ruine:
Word Forms
- purgatories
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include purgation, indulgence, penance, redemption, damnation, purification.
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