| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|tōrēəl, -|tȯr- adjective
Etymology: in sense 1, from Late Latin purgatorius cleansing + English -al; in sense 2, from Medieval Latin purgatorium purgatory + English -al — more at purgatory
1. : cleansing of sin or sinful influences : expiatory , purifying
2. : of, relating to, or resembling purgatory
a purgatorial experience
purgatorial fires