Angelic: meaning, definitions and examples

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angelic

 

[ anˈdʒɛlɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Belonging to or characteristic of angels, especially in being beautiful, innocent, or kind.

Synonyms

divine, heavenly, seraphic

Examples of usage

  • She had an angelic smile.
  • Her voice was angelic, like that of a choir of angels.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Having a kind and gentle demeanor, like that attributed to angels.

Synonyms

benevolent, gracious, saintly

Examples of usage

  • Despite the difficult situation, she maintained an angelic calm.
  • He showed angelic patience with the children.
Context #3 | Adjective

spiritual

Relating to or resembling angels in character or spirit.

Synonyms

celestial, ethereal, supernatural

Examples of usage

  • His actions were guided by an angelic grace.
  • The music had an angelic quality that touched the soul.

Translations

Translations of the word "angelic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 angélico

🇮🇳 देवदूत जैसा

🇩🇪 engelhaft

🇮🇩 malaikat

🇺🇦 ангельський

🇵🇱 anielski

🇯🇵 天使のような

🇫🇷 angélique

🇪🇸 angélico

🇹🇷 melek gibi

🇰🇷 천사 같은

🇸🇦 ملائكي

🇨🇿 andělský

🇸🇰 anjelský

🇨🇳 天使的

🇸🇮 angelski

🇮🇸 engilslegur

🇰🇿 періштедей

🇬🇪 ანგელოზური

🇦🇿 mələksima

🇲🇽 angélico

Etymology

The word 'angelic' originates from the Late Middle English word 'angelik', which is derived from the Old French word 'angelique' and the Latin word 'angelicus', both meaning 'of angels'. The concept of angels as divine, spiritual beings has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, often associated with messengers of God or benevolent guardians.

See also: angel.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,490, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.