Laodicean

[ ley-od-uh-see-uhn, ley-uh-duh- ]

adjective

1. lukewarm or indifferent, especially in religion, as were the early Christians of Laodicea.

noun

1. a person who is lukewarm or indifferent, especially in religion.

laodicean

/ ˌleɪəʊdɪˈsɪən /

adjective

1. lukewarm and indifferent, esp in religious matters

noun

1. a person having a lukewarm attitude towards religious matters

Word History and Origins

Origin of Laodicean¹

First recorded in 1605–15; Laodice(a) + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of Laodicean¹

C17: referring to the early Christians of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–16)

Example Sentences

And four-time finalist Shivashankar made it back-to-back titles for North South Foundation competitors last year, air-writing Laodicean for the win.

From Slate

Her sister, Kavya, began Olathe’s winning streak when she correctly spelled “Laodicean” in the 2009 final round.

From Washington Times

And four-time finalist Shivashankar made it back-to-back titles for North South Foundation competitors last year, air-writing Laodicean for the win.

From Slate

I respect honest atheists more than I do many on my own side, for the same reason Jesus of Nazareth said to the tepid Laodicean church: "because you are lukewarm - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of my mouth".

From BBC

And four-time finalist Shivashankar made it back-to-back titles for North South Foundation competitors last year, air-writing Laodicean for the win.

From Slate