confessory

/kənˈfes.ɪ.sɔ.ri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a confessional, especially in a church

“The confessional was a small, confessorily designed room in the old cathedral.”

2. noun

a confessionary or confessional, especially in a church

“The church’s large confessories were divided by wooden screens.”

Synonyms

  • confessional
  • penitential

Antonyms

  • unconfessed
  • unrepentant