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gospel

noun

a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance

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Word length
6
Starts with
G
Ends with
L
Contains
OS
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɡɒspəl

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noun

  1. a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance

    “Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed”

noun

  1. an unquestionable truth

    “his word was gospel”

noun

  1. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

noun

  1. folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)

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Example Sentences

Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
his word was gospel

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