1. relating to or characteristic of a messiah or the belief in a messiah
Usage: religious
2. having or showing a passionate belief in one’s ability to save or transform society

Examples

• The messianic prophecies were central to their religious beliefs.
• He had a messianic vision of reforming the entire education system.
• The candidate’s messianic rhetoric appealed to voters seeking change.
• Her messianic fervor made her difficult to work with on practical matters.
• The movement took on a messianic quality as it gained followers.
• Critics accused him of having a messianic complex about his leadership role.