biblical
Translation
biblical, epic, vast
Examples
The story has a biblical theme.
The story has a biblical theme.
The flood was of biblical proportions.
The flood was of biblical proportions.
Grammar Patterns
((biblical)) ((noun)) relating to the Bible or epic in scale The story has a biblical theme.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scriptural, epic, monumental; Antonyms: secular
Etymology
From 'Bible' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ical'. It literally means 'relating to the Bible'.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'Bible', so it's easy to remember its connection to the holy book. The secondary meaning 'huge' or 'epic' comes from the grand scale of stories in the Bible, like the great flood.