释义 |
pur·ga·to·ri·al \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|tōrēəl, -|tȯr-\ adjective Etymology: in sense 1, from Late Latin purgatorius cleansing + English -al; in sense 2, from Medieval Latin purgatorium purgatory + English -al — more at purgatory 1. : cleansing of sin or sinful influences : expiatory, purifying 2. : of, relating to, or resembling purgatory < a purgatorial experience > < purgatorial fires > |