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

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Confucius