new testament
noun
Simple meaning
The collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnuˈtɛstəmənt
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Definition
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noun
biblicalChristianity
The collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
biblicalChristianity
The second half of the Christian Bible, which includes the four Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Word Aura™
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This meaning: The collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
Used this way, new testament is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
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