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gospel
The word carries a heavy weight of authority and divine certainty. In religious contexts, it evokes a sense of sacred revelation and hope, representing the ultimate truth that guides a believer's life.
When used in secular conversation, it often takes on a slightly skeptical or ironic tone. To describe a claim as gospel suggests a level of unwavering faith that may be misplaced or excessive, implying a blind acceptance of a particular source of information.
Countable when referring to the specific books of the Bible (the four gospels). Uncountable when referring to the general message of the faith or the musical genre.
Meanings
Examples
The congregation listened intently to the reading of the gospel.
I love how gospel music can lift your spirits even on a bad day.
Do not take everything he says as gospel.
The choir sang a stirring gospel hymn that filled the entire cathedral.
She believes the company handbook is gospel and follows every rule strictly.
The scholar spent years studying the differences between the four gospels.
You cannot just treat a rumor as gospel without any proof.
I can hear the gospel choir practicing in the church next door.
The priest spoke about the core message of the gospel during the sermon.