Associations to the word «Cathartic»

Wiktionary

CATHARTIC, adjective. Purgative; inducing catharsis
CATHARTIC, adjective. That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience
CATHARTIC, noun. A laxative

Dictionary definition

CATHARTIC, noun. A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.
CATHARTIC, adjective. Emotionally purging.
CATHARTIC, adjective. Emotionally purging (of e.g. art).
CATHARTIC, adjective. Strongly laxative.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras