Skip to main content
(ca-thar-tic) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. providing emotional relief or purification.

Example Sentence

She thought the reunion was a painful as well as cathartic experience.

More Example Sentences

Writing can be a cathartic experience for many.

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

cathartic
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • arctic

  • antarctic
  • cathartic
Need accessibility help? If you experienced an issue using the dictionary, you can send us an accessibility support request.