anagogical

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌænəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/

Definition

Relating to a spiritual or mystical interpretation of scripture that focuses on future glory or the afterlife.

Examples

• Medieval scholars often applied an anagogical reading to the Psalms to emphasize the soul's eventual union with the divine.

• The poem carries an anagogical weight, suggesting that the journey described is not merely physical but a path toward eternal salvation.

• By focusing on the anagogical significance of the ritual, the priest helped the congregation look beyond the earthly elements of the ceremony.

Synonyms of anagogical

Words with a similar meaning to anagogical:

• spiritual
• mystical
• transcendental
• eschatological

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