biblical

[/ˈbɪblɪkəl/]
adjective
bíblico
1. relating to, based on, or contained in the Bible
The story of Noah's Ark is a biblical narrative.
A história da Arca de Noé é uma narrativa bíblica.
2. of enormous or staggering scale; massive (informal usage)
The company suffered biblical losses after the scandal.
A empresa sofreu perdas de proporções bíblicas após o escândalo.
3. resembling or suggesting something from the Bible in its grandeur or significance
The flood caused biblical destruction to the region.
A enchente causou destruição de proporções bíblicas na região.
In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts, 'biblical' has evolved beyond strictly religious meaning to describe things of enormous scale or catastrophic nature, particularly in business and disaster discussions. The phrase 'biblical proportions' is commonly used colloquially to emphasize magnitude.
NYC Slang
biblical proportions (used to describe something extremely large or catastrophic)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scripturalsacredreligiousmassiveenormouscolossal
Antonyms / Antônimos
secularprofanetinyinsignificant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bíblico
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
bíblico
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
bíblico
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
bíblico
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

BibleScriptureecclesiasticaltheologicaldivinesacred

Related Idioms & Phrases

biblical proportions
biblical plague
of biblical scale
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