1. purgatory

noun. ['ˈpɝːgəˌtɔri'] a temporary condition of torment or suffering.

Rhymes with Purgatory

• accusatory
• aleatory
• allegory
• ambulatory
• anticipatory
• articulatory
• auditory
• category
• celebratory
• circulatory
• compensatory
• conciliatory
• conciliatory
• confirmatory
• confiscatory
• congratulatory
• contributory
• declaratory
• defamatory
• depilatory

How do you pronounce purgatory?

Pronounce purgatory as ˈpərgəˌtɔri.

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Sentences with purgatory

1. Noun, singular or mass
No one but God knows how long any particular soul is to remain in purgatory.

2. purgatory

noun. ['ˈpɝːgəˌtɔri'] (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins.