adjective
- serving to purify or cleanse
Examples
- The purificatory ritual was performed before entering the temple.
- Ancient cultures used purificatory ceremonies to cleanse the soul.
- The priest conducted purificatory rites for the community.
- Water has long been considered to have purificatory properties.
- The purificatory process removed all impurities from the substance.
- Many religions include purificatory practices in their traditions.