gospel
[C/U] Both
pl: gospels
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.