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

Meanwhile, the childhood of Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), introduced as a messianic figure, sets the stage for the trilogy’s central tragedy. —Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025

But being a superpowered Amazonian type, towering over the solders in height and physical prowess, she’s seen more as a messianic savior than just another grunt. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025

But the confluence of events has given rise to an implicit and at times explicit messianic complex in GOP politics; that God is exclusively working through one party and one person and one nation. —Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025

When and how this messianic revolution would come about was up for debate and speculation, but large segments of the population, based on specific prophecies in the Hebrew Bible, believed that the time was at hand. —Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 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