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noun

confessional

kuhn-FEH-shuh-nuhl

Confessional (noun) means a small enclosed booth where a priest hears confession in private. Example: “She stepped into the confessional and knelt down.”

noun
1
A small enclosed booth where a priest hears confession in private.
"She stepped into the confessional and knelt down."
adj
1
Having the personal, admitting tone of a confession.
"His memoir has a raw, confessional style."

How to use confessional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to confession — either the booth where it happens, or writing/speech that reveals personal secrets.

Common pairings
confessional booth confessional writing confessional tone

Word forms

more confessional comparative, confessionals plural, most confessional superlative

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Etymology

From confession + -al.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “confessional” mean?

The word “confessional” means a small enclosed booth where a priest hears confession in private. In plain terms, relating to confession — either the booth where it happens, or writing/speech that reveals personal secrets.

How do you pronounce “confessional”?

“Confessional” is pronounced kuhn-FEH-shuh-nuhl (/kənˈfɛʃənəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “confessional” in a sentence?

Here is “confessional” used in a sentence: “She stepped into the confessional and knelt down.”

What part of speech is “confessional”?

Depending on how it is used, “confessional” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “confessional” have?

“Confessional” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small enclosed booth where a priest hears confession in private.

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