Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

exilic

American  
[eg-zil-ik, ek-sil-] / ɛgˈzɪl ɪk, ɛkˈsɪl- /
Sometimes exilian

adjective

  1. pertaining to exile, especially that of the Jews in Babylon.


Etymology

Origin of exilic

First recorded in 1870–75; exile + -ic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But he has learned to combine the possibilities of exilic experimentation with the rigor of that training ground.

From New York Times Aug. 20, 2021

V. S. Naipaul, Taseer’s former mentor, is repeatedly mentioned in the book, and it is written in his exilic spirit.

From The New Yorker Mar. 30, 2019

In that case, the poem would be exilic; v.

From Introduction to the Old Testament by McFadyen, John Edgar

Her exilic judgment is pictured in the next verse: "And now she is planted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty land."

From The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition by Gaebelein, Arno C.

Their interpretation of the glowing prophecies of the exilic and pre-exilic prophets had led them to expect to realize the Messianic kingdom immediately upon their return.

From The Bible Book by Book A Manual for the Outline Study of the Bible by Books by Tidwell, Josiah Blake

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training