Old Testament

Old Testament

English Adj
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Definition

Reminiscent of the content of the Old Testament, or of the behavior of God in it; especially dramatic, violent or vengeful.

Etymology

From Middle English Olde Testament, calqued from Latin Vetus Testāmentum. Old refers to ancientness, not to obsolescence. Equivalent to a retronym, by comparison with the New Testament.

Example Sentences

  • "Given the Old Testament weather that defines the country, it's little wonder that religious faith became the cornerstone of the land and the people who stayed. I've seen hailstorms and tornadoes roll in over those fields with no more warning than God allowed Job"
  • ""Walter is a peaceful man, but I have a feeling that when it comes to you, he could get Old Testament.""
  • ""So we hate this girl who has information about the slime ball who took pictures of you. The enemy of our enemy. Totally Old Testament. Got it.""
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