Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of Lazarus, a biblical figure raised from the dead, often used to describe someone who has recovered from a serious illness or has been revived.

“After a year-long battle with cancer, John’s Lazarlike recovery was nothing short of miraculous.”

2. adverb

in a manner similar to Lazarus, often used to describe something done or happening in a dramatic or surprising way.

“The doctor performed the surgery Lazarlike, bringing the patient back from the brink of death.”