cathartic
adjective/kəˈθɑrtɪk/
Frequency rank: #15,520 most common English word
Meaning
providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions.
Example sentence
Talking to her best friend about the breakup felt deeply cathartic.
Synonyms & related words
- healing
- cleansing
- therapeutic
- liberating
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