1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Haggadah (the narrative and interpretive portions of Jewish rabbinic literature, especially the Passover liturgy)
Usage: religious/Jewish studies context; often capitalized in formal usage

Examples

• The haggadistic passages in the Talmud emphasize moral lessons and storytelling.
• Scholars debate the haggadistic versus halakhic interpretations of biblical law.
• The Passover Haggadah contains many haggadistic elements designed to engage children.
• Haggadistic literature often employs parables and allegories to convey religious teachings.