cathartic
/kəˈθɑɹtɪk/adjective
Helping to release built-up emotions, especially after something overwhelming.
Example sentences
- “Writing in her journal after a stressful day felt cathartic.”
- “For many fans, crying at the end of the movie was strangely cathartic.”
From Greek 'katharsis', purification. People often call a good cry or a long-avoided conversation cathartic.
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