Confessional

usgb/kənˈfeʃənl/
noun

A small, private place in a church where a priest listens to people's confessions.

She entered the confessional and confessed her sins to the priest.
Visual representation of "confessional" - A small, private place in a church where a priest listens to people's confessions

Often appears as...

  • enter the confessional
  • leave the confessional
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Religious Privacy

The 'confessional' provides a private setting for sensitive religious practices, typically within Christianity.

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He felt relieved after speaking privately in the confessional.
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Physical Structure

A 'confessional' is a specific space, often an enclosed booth, designed for one-on-one conversation.

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The confessional was made of dark wood and had a curtain for privacy.
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Sacred Atmosphere

It's a solemn place meant for serious conversations, not casual chat or gossip.

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Whispers could be heard from the confessional, highlighting the seriousness.
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