messianic

/ (ˌmɛsɪˈænɪk) /

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adjective

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of or relating to the Messiah, his awaited deliverance of the Jews, or the new age of peace expected to follow this
of or relating to Jesus Christ or the salvation believed to have been brought by him

of or relating to any popular leader promising deliverance or an ideal era of peace and prosperity
of or relating to promises of this kind or to an ideal era of this kind

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Derived forms of messianic

messianically, adverbmessianism (mɛˈsaɪənɪzəm), noun

Words nearby messianic

Messerschmitt, mess gear, mess hall, Messiaen, Messiah, messianic, messianism, Messidor, Messier, Messier catalog, Messier catalogue

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How to use messianic in a sentence

The city has unleashed messianic passions since biblical times.
Inside Hebron, Israel’s Heart of Darkness|Michael Tomasky|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He pops from the screen as a charismatic, occasionally messianic “human prism,” as Moss calls him.
The Pastor Who Scandalized His Town|Lloyd Grove|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hunter and prey also share an almost messianic sense of purpose.
Leading the Anti-Bachmann Army|David A. Graham|July 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But 44 is nothing like the incompetently messianic Carter—and has more in common with Tricky Dick.
Obama: More Nixon Than Carter|Melik Kaylan|September 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST

First is the absurdly messianic belief in the man, at home and abroad.
Why the World Will Be Disappointed by President Obama|William Shawcross|November 1, 2008|DAILY BEAST
It was simply a competition or rivalry between the New Messianic prophet and the old prophets.
The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors|Kersey Graves
To the latter class belongs the famous messianic oracle, ix.
The Literature of the Old Testament|George Foot Moore
His early consciousness of wonderful power had not the effect of disposing his mind favorably toward such Jewish Messianic ideas.
Christianity and Modern Thought|Various
If it is the Jewish Messianic idea, the answer must be, "Yes."
Expositions of Holy Scripture|Alexander Maclaren