Gadarene

British  

/ ˈɡædəˌriːn /

adjective

1. relating to or engaged in a headlong rush

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Etymology

Origin of Gadarene

C19: via Late Latin from Greek Gadarēnos , of Gadara (Palestine), alluding to the Biblical Gadarene swine (Matthew 8:28ff.)

Example Sentences

This has been obvious to anyone who understands network security from the beginning of this particular Gadarene rush.

From The Guardian • Jul. 1, 2018

More than a dozen car repair shops, one violin store, a couple of massage parlors and .9 miles later you're at Gadarene Swine, Phillip Frankland Lee's vegan restaurant housed in a quaint cottage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2016

A full-blown stoic unreservedly accepts the vicissitudes of fate and the privations of life - we, on the other hand, squeal like the Gadarene swine when we can't get hold of an electrician.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2014

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was greeted with so much universal Gadarene critical groupthink – "the greatest movie ever made" was a widespread accolade – that a sober assessment inevitably entailed profound disappointment.

From The Guardian • Dec. 14, 2012

"We seek the deep," Peter said as Jael and Jesus climbed up the side of the ship, and when they were safely landed he shouted, "Launch out!" and the boat turned toward the Gadarene shore.

From The Coming of the King by Babcock, Bernie