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- Dictionarypur·ga·to·ry/ˈpərɡəˌtôrē/
noun
- 1. (in Roman Catholic doctrine) a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven: "all her sins were forgiven and she would not need to go to Purgatory"
adjective
- 1. having the quality of cleansing or purifying: archaic "infernal punishments are purgatory and medicinal"
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Purgatory is a place or state of temporary suffering or misery, or a Roman Catholic doctrine of purification for souls after death. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related entries of purgatory.
Purgatory is the place where Roman Catholics believe that the spirits of dead people suffer for their sins before going to heaven. It can also mean a very unpleasant experience that causes suffering. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of purgatory in sentences.
purgatory. In the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, the condition of souls of the dead who die with some punishment (though not damnation) due them for their sins. Purgatory is conceived as a condition of suffering and purification that leads to union with God in heaven.
In Roman Catholic doctrine, souls atoned for past sins in purgatory before entering heaven. In fact, for centuries, purgatory was often regarded as an actual physical place. Today, if you say you are in purgatory, you feel stuck or not able to continue towards a goal.
Purgatory is the place where Roman Catholics believe the dead suffer for their sins before going to heaven. It can also mean a very unpleasant experience or situation. Learn how to pronounce and use this word in different languages.
Purgatory is a state or place of suffering or expiation, especially in Roman Catholic theology. Learn the origin, synonyms, translations, and usage of the word purgatory from various sources.
Purgatory is a place or state in which the souls of dead people suffer for their sins, according to Roman Catholic teaching. It can also mean any place or state of suffering, in an informal or humorous way.
