evangelistic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɪˌvænd͡ʒəˈlɪstɪk/
Etymology
Etymology tree English evangelist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English evangelistic From evangelist + -ic.
Meanings
- Pertaining to evangelism or evangelists; spreading the gospel.
- Pertaining to the Evangelical school.
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(colloquial) Characterised by enthusiasm and a desire to communicate belief.
I was pretty evangelistic about the merits of working in a small team.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most evangelistic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more evangelistic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |