messianic

adjective

mes·​si·​an·​ic ˌme-sē-ˈa-nik 

1

: of or relating to a messiah

this messianic kingdom

2

: marked by idealism and an aggressive crusading spirit

messianic zeal

on a messianic mission

Examples of messianic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Together, the two have been working towards a secret goal unbeknownst to the rest of the order, who believe their purpose is to cage the messianic Dragon Reborn: Moiraine’s job was to find him, and Siuan’s was to guide the White Tower toward following him rather than trying to tame him. —Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025

For decades, the terrorist group has plundered Gaza and sacrificed its people in pursuit of an unending messianic war to eliminate the Jewish state. —Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025

But because this enterprise has been spearheaded by a sleazy politician with an almost messianic hold on his fans, Mark Ruffalo’s Kenneth Marshall, too many aspiring space cadets have signed up. —Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025

For starters, the messianic allegory of Dune aligns well with Spartacus’ tale of ancient Rome and the title character’s status as a savior of his people. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from French messianique, from messianisme

First Known Use

circa 1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for messianic

• aldermanic
• inorganic
• magellanic
• oceanic
• pozzolanic
• talismanic
• transuranic
• bannock
• laennec
• manic
• panic
• stannic