anagogic
adjective
Meaning
Relating to or interpreting a text, especially scripture, in a mystical or spiritual sense that points toward the afterlife or ultimate reality.
Examples
- Medieval scholars often applied an anagogic interpretation to the psalms to reveal hidden truths about heaven.
- The poem carries an anagogic weight, suggesting that every earthly struggle is merely a preparation for a higher state of existence.
Synonyms: mystical, spiritual, transcendental, esoteric