messianic messianic /ˌmes.iˈæn.ɪk/ adjective
1 F0 FORMAL relating or belonging to a messiah: » He announced the imminent arrival of a messianic leader.Thesaurus+: ↑Holiness2 F0 describes a religious group that believes that a leader will or has come who has the power to change the world and bring peace: » a messianic cult/movement/sectThesaurus+: ↑Holiness3 F0 describes a speech or style that is very determined and full of emotion: » She talks about her work with a messianic zeal.Thesaurus+: ↑Urging and persuading , ↑Causing somebody to actThesaurus+: ↑Inspiring feelings in others |