A cathartic moment refers to a powerful emotional release or cleansing experience that helps someone feel relieved or transformed. It's like a purging of built-up emotions or stress, leaving them feeling lighter and refreshed. Full definition
There's no better example of how the series maintains balance than in Metal Gear Solid 3, whose most off - beat scene is as cathartic a moment as found in any emotional drama — even 14 years after its original November 2004 release. (polygon.com)
The most cathartic moment for me was when a therapist told me that my mother had never looked into my eyes and actually seen me. (health.com)
And yet, there's catharsis in the film's complete lack of cathartic moments, just as there's deep feeling in the emotional reserve and an intense connection with characters who can never get outside of themselves to connect to each other. (slashfilm.com)