Word
gospel
US/ˈɡɑspəɫ/
UK/ɡˈɒspəl/
Definitions
01religious scripture
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. one of the four books in the Bible about the life and teachings of Jesus.
n. one of the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) detailing the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
“The priest read a passage from the Gospel of Mark during the service.”
“Scholars often compare the three synoptic Gospels to identify shared oral traditions and unique theological perspectives.”
02absolute truth
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal
n. something that is accepted as being completely true or a rule that must be followed.
n. a set of principles or a statement regarded as being absolutely authoritative or beyond doubt.
“You shouldn't take everything the newspapers say as gospel.”
“In the tech industry, his predictions were taken as gospel by investors who had seen him succeed time and again.”
Usage
often used in the phrase 'take something as gospel'
03music style
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music
n. a style of religious music that comes from the African-American church.
n. a genre of Christian music characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony, originating in the religious revival movements of the United States.
“The choir sang a beautiful gospel song that made everyone feel happy.”
“The festival featured a variety of performers, ranging from traditional gospel choirs to modern artists who blend the genre with soul and R&B.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“On Reddit and X, customer service workers are complaining about customers who take ChatGPT’s word as gospel.” “I didn’t know anything about any type of music other than gospel.” “In particular, he takes aim at the "scientific dogmatism" that sets itself up as gospel.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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