confessional
Translation
confession booth
Examples
The priest was waiting in the confessional.
The priest was waiting in the confessional.
She writes very confessional poetry.
She writes very confessional poetry.
The interview was a confessional of his past mistakes.
The interview was a confessional of his past mistakes.
Grammar Patterns
(as a noun) a small booth in a church. The priest was in the confessional.
(as an adjective) describing something that reveals private thoughts. She writes confessional poetry.
Similar Words
Noun: confession booth; Adjective: autobiographical, revealing
Etymology
From 'confession' plus the suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
The '-al' ending means 'relating to confession'. This can be the place *for* confession (noun) or the style *of* confession (adjective).