confessionally

/kənˈfɛʃənəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to confession or the act of admitting something personal or secret.
    • She spoke confessionally, lowering her voice as if in a church.
    • The letter was written confessionally, revealing feelings he had never shared before.
    • He confessed confessionally, expecting judgment but hoping for understanding.
  2. From the perspective of a particular religious confession or faith group.
    • The country is divided confessionally, with each region following its own religious leaders.
    • The school is confessionally neutral, accepting students of all beliefs.
    • Confessionally, the two churches are very different, though they share many practices.
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