EVANGEL'ICAL, a. [Low L. evangelicus, from evangelium, the gospel; Gr. well, good, to announce.]
1. According to the gospel; consonant to the doctrines and precepts of the gospel, published by Christ and his apostles; as evangelical righteousness, obedience or piety.2. Contained in the gospel; as an evangelical doctrine.3. Sound in the doctrines of the gospel; orthodox; as an evangelical preacher.