English / word
cathartic
adjective C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
In context
01
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
02
Writing can be a cathartic experience for emotional healing.
Synonyms
purging,cleansing,liberating
Antonyms
repressive,suppressive,inhibiting
Collocations
cathartic experience,cathartic effect,cathartic release