Biblically
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 In a biblical manner. not-comparable
"Furthermore, what would otherwise be good points about the sort of selective literalism that renders homosexuality an unpardonable sin but shrugs off Sarah Palin’s biblically forbidden pearl earrings are lost in Eichenwald’s assumption that evangelicals make these decisions “with less care than they exercise in selecting side orders for lunch.”"
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of biblically. alt-of
"He is now in practice, and must be past the midway point of the Biblically allotted span of man’s life."
- 3 Carnally; in the biblical sense. euphemistic, not-comparable
"Most of them showed an intimate knowledge of the young blonde, leading Seth to the conclusion they had known her biblically."
Example
More examples"David and Jonathan knew each other biblically."
Etymology
From biblical + -ly.
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