Definition
ablutionary
adjective
- of, relating to, or used for washing or bathing, especially in a ritual or religious context
Usage: formal; often used in religious or ceremonial contexts
Examples
- The ablutionary practices of the monastery included daily ritual washing.
- Ablutionary ceremonies are central to many religious traditions.
- The priest performed ablutionary rites before the sacred service.
- Ancient ablutionary customs reflected beliefs about spiritual purity.
- The ablutionary fountain in the courtyard was used for ceremonial cleansing.