Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting a dualistic system of thought, especially one that posits the existence of two ultimate principles or realities, good and evil.

“The philosopher’s Manichaean views on the nature of the universe were highly influential in the development of Gnostic thought.”

2. adjective

characterized by a dualistic system of thought or a tendency to see the world in terms of opposing forces or principles.

“The Manichaean approach to ethics emphasizes the struggle between good and evil within the individual.”

3. adverb

in a manner characteristic of or related to Manichaeism.

“The artist’s use of vivid colors and stark contrasts was Manichaean in its emphasis on opposing forces.”