Expiatory
Adjective
Serving to atone for or make amends for an offense or wrongdoing.
The expiatory rituals were performed to seek forgiveness for past sins.
Usage tips
Neutral
expiatory sacrifice, expiatory act, expiatory offering
Adjective
Serving to atone for or make amends for an offense or wrongdoing.
The expiatory rituals were performed to seek forgiveness for past sins.
Usage tips
Neutral
expiatory sacrifice, expiatory act, expiatory offering
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Redemptive
Actions intended to cleanse guilt or wrongdoing
The expiatory nature of the event helped many to find peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connections
The concept is often linked with ancient and modern practices across cultures
In many traditions, an expiatory sacrifice is essential for spiritual purity.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Tends to be used in formal or literary contexts
Using 'expiatory' in casual conversation can sound overly complex.
Pro Tip 1/3Redemptive
Actions intended to cleanse guilt or wrongdoing
The expiatory nature of the event helped many to find peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connections
The concept is often linked with ancient and modern practices across cultures
In many traditions, an expiatory sacrifice is essential for spiritual purity.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Tends to be used in formal or literary contexts
Using 'expiatory' in casual conversation can sound overly complex.
Pro Tip 1/3Redemptive
Actions intended to cleanse guilt or wrongdoing
The expiatory nature of the event helped many to find peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connections
The concept is often linked with ancient and modern practices across cultures
In many traditions, an expiatory sacrifice is essential for spiritual purity.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Tends to be used in formal or literary contexts
Using 'expiatory' in casual conversation can sound overly complex.
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