1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Haggadah (the narrative and interpretive portions of Jewish rabbinic literature, especially those in the Talmud)
Usage: often capitalized; used in Jewish studies and religious contexts

Examples

• The haggadic passages in the Talmud contain stories and moral teachings.
• Scholars distinguish between haggadic and halakhic material in rabbinic texts.
• The haggadic tradition emphasizes narrative and interpretation over legal codes.
• Many haggadic interpretations explore the deeper spiritual meanings of biblical stories.