evangelistic

[ ih-van-juh-lis-tik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to evangelists or to preachers of the gospel.
2. evangelical.
3. seeking to evangelize; striving to convert sinners.
4. designed or fitted to evangelize.
5. (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the four Evangelists.

Other Words From

• e·vange·listi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of evangelistic¹

First recorded in 1835–45; evangelist + -ic

Example Sentences

The British barrister had moved to Zimbabwe with his wife and four children from Winchester in England in 1984 to work with an evangelistic organisation.

From BBC

There are calls for a school to be investigated after promoting creationism and an evangelistic Christian course.

From BBC

The base, also created from local granite, is inscribed with two verses from the Book of John that highlight Graham’s evangelistic ministry.

From Seattle Times

“The Jesus Film,” produced for evangelistic purposes, takes its text entirely from the biblical account, attempting to render a literalist version of a savior.

From New York Times

“This is not an evangelistic effort,” he said.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• fervent
• zealous