biblical
word
/ˈbɪbɫəkəɫ/
/bˈɪblɪkəl/
Definition
Related to or coming from the Bible, the holy book of Christianity. It can also describe something very large, dramatic, or powerful, like 'a biblical flood.'
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in religious contexts or to reference stories/themes from the Bible. Sometimes used metaphorically for events that are massive or intense ('of biblical proportions'). Not generally used for other religious texts.
Spanish: bíblico - de la BibliaPortuguese (BR): bíblico - da BíbliaPortuguese (PT): bíblico - da BíbliaChinese (Simplified): 圣经的 - 圣经中的Chinese (Traditional): 聖經的 - 聖經中的Hindi: बाइबिल से संबंधितArabic: كتابي - متعلق بالكتاب المقدسBengali: বাইবেলীয় - বাইবেল সম্পর্কিতRussian: библейскийJapanese: 聖書のVietnamese: kinh thánh - thuộc về kinh thánhKorean: 성경의Turkish: kitabî - İncil'e aitUrdu: بائبلی - بائبل سے متعلقIndonesian: Alkitabiah - tentang Alkitab
Example Sentences
The story of Noah's Ark is a biblical tale.
basic
He quoted a biblical verse in his speech.
basic
Sunday school teaches biblical stories to children.
basic
The city faced a biblical flood after days of heavy rain.
natural
Some argue that modern laws have biblical roots.
natural
That speech had a almost biblical power to move people.
natural