Meaning of the word biblical in English

What does biblical mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

biblical

US /ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/

Adjective

1.

of, relating to, or contained in the Bible

Example:
Many of his stories have biblical themes.
The scholar specialized in biblical archaeology.
2.

of a scale or intensity that suggests the events described in the Bible; immense or catastrophic

Example:
The flood caused damage of biblical proportions.
The famine reached biblical levels, affecting millions.