confessional

[kuhn-fesh-uh-nl] / kənˈfɛʃ ə nl /

NOUN

confession booth

Synonyms

WEAK

confession chair shriving pew

Example Sentences

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Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

There’s also a “spill your beans confessional board,” where visitors can anonymously respond to prompts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Well-known works will be shown alongside never-before-seen pieces in a display that highlights painting, video, textile, neon, sculpture and more to survey Ms. Emin’s confessional approach to creating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

"She's scaring the life out of me," whispered Rachel in the confessional booth.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Two eyes, round and bright, seemingly with no pupils, gleamed through the darkness of the confessional.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke