英语词汇“cathartic”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Word History of Catharsis and Cathartic

Catharsis and cathartic both trace to the Greek word kathairein, meaning “to cleanse, purge.” Catharsis entered English as a medical term having to do with purging the body—and especially the bowels—of unwanted material. The adjective cathartic entered English with a meaning descriptive of such a physically cleansing purge. It didn’t take long for people to start using these words figuratively in reference to emotional release and spiritual cleansing.

Example Sentences

Adjective There's something cathartic about a punch in the nose.

Michael Farber, Sports Illustrated, 28 Jan. 2002 But Vietnam is hard to sell as a tidy, cathartic morality tale of troubled times overcome.

Jennifer Homans, New Republic, 2 & 9 Dec. 2002 Many veterans, at first reluctant to speak, ultimately uncorked their emotions in a cathartic explosion.

Stanley Karnow, New York Times Book Review, 22 Nov. 1992 It provokes no healthy tears, whereas Cervantes never fails … to open the cathartic floodgates.

Anthony Burgess, Homage to Qwert Yuiop: Selected Journalism 1978-1985, 1986

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Being able to have that, in a public sense, and see the outpouring of support is very cathartic and has encouraged me to share the story more.

Steve Larese, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 And seeing that magnificent end for Violet was very cathartic.

Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 29 June 2022 The final product served as a cathartic release for Rexx Life Raj, who delivered his The Blue Hour album in July.

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2022 For those who enjoy viciousness, the scenes may offer a biting, cathartic release.

Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 For a while after this cathartic moment, things seem to be going Ruth's way.

Evan Romano, Men's Health, 2 May 2022 For the Wolverines, this is a cathartic, narrative-shifting moment loaded with ramifications that will echo until the two rivals meet again next November.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2021 Yet the most cathartic release of the visit wasn’t when Dr. Matt cracked me like a glow stick.

Grace Perry, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2021 Sharing frustrations and spewing complaints can be cathartic, bonding and even productive.

Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022

Noun

Some people find free-writing in a journal cathartic.

Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Late Latin or Greek; Late Latin catharticus, from Greek kathartikos, from kathairein — see catharsis

First Known Use

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1651, in the meaning defined above

单词	cathartic
释义	cathartic 1 of 2 adjective ca·thar·tic kə-ˈthär-tik : of, relating to, or producing catharsis cathartic drugs a cathartic experience cathartically kə-ˈthär-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb cathartic 2 of 2 noun ca·thar·tic kə-ˈthär-tik : a medicine that causes the bowels to be purged (see purge entry 1 sense 2a) : purgative Did you know? Word History of Catharsis and Cathartic Catharsis and cathartic both trace to the Greek word kathairein, meaning “to cleanse, purge.” Catharsis entered English as a medical term having to do with purging the body—and especially the bowels—of unwanted material. The adjective cathartic entered English with a meaning descriptive of such a physically cleansing purge. It didn’t take long for people to start using these words figuratively in reference to emotional release and spiritual cleansing. Example Sentences Adjective There's something cathartic about a punch in the nose. Michael Farber, Sports Illustrated, 28 Jan. 2002 But Vietnam is hard to sell as a tidy, cathartic morality tale of troubled times overcome. Jennifer Homans, New Republic, 2 & 9 Dec. 2002 Many veterans, at first reluctant to speak, ultimately uncorked their emotions in a cathartic explosion. Stanley Karnow, New York Times Book Review, 22 Nov. 1992 It provokes no healthy tears, whereas Cervantes never fails … to open the cathartic floodgates. Anthony Burgess, Homage to Qwert Yuiop: Selected Journalism 1978-1985, 1986 Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Being able to have that, in a public sense, and see the outpouring of support is very cathartic and has encouraged me to share the story more. Steve Larese, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 And seeing that magnificent end for Violet was very cathartic. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 29 June 2022 The final product served as a cathartic release for Rexx Life Raj, who delivered his The Blue Hour album in July. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2022 For those who enjoy viciousness, the scenes may offer a biting, cathartic release. Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 For a while after this cathartic moment, things seem to be going Ruth's way. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 2 May 2022 For the Wolverines, this is a cathartic, narrative-shifting moment loaded with ramifications that will echo until the two rivals meet again next November. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2021 Yet the most cathartic release of the visit wasn’t when Dr. Matt cracked me like a glow stick. Grace Perry, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2021 Sharing frustrations and spewing complaints can be cathartic, bonding and even productive. Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Noun Some people find free-writing in a journal cathartic. Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Late Latin or Greek; Late Latin catharticus, from Greek kathartikos, from kathairein — see catharsis First Known Use Adjective 1612, in the meaning defined above Noun 1651, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition cathartic 1 of 2 adjective ca·thar·tic kə-ˈthärt-ik : of, relating to, or producing catharsis cathartic 2 of 2 noun : a cathartic medicine : purgative cathartic 1 of 2 adjective as in emotional bringing about a relief from strong emotions usually by expressing them It was very cathartic to finally tell my childhood bully exactly what I thought of him. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance emotional excitable cleansing exciting poignant purifying meaningful impressive impactful moving touching expressive affecting purificatory stirring eloquent feeling inspirational passionate provoking significant demonstrative rousing stimulating responsive sensitive Antonyms & Near Antonyms repressive unemotional unaffecting unimpressive cathartic 2 of 2 noun as in purgative a substance used to induce or speed up the process of defecation Epsom salts, when ingested, act as a cathartic. Synonyms & Similar Words purgative drug medication medicinal pharmaceutical medicine remedy tonic potion cure botanical panacea prescription antibiotic serum physic medicament specific nostrum prescription drug cure-all cordial syrup patent medicine tablet antiseptic pill capsule miracle drug wonder drug tincture sirup cap
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