Angelically: meaning, definitions and examples
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angelically
[ ˈeɪn.dʒə.lɪ.kli ]
manner of behavior
The adverb 'angelically' describes actions or behaviors that are perceived as supremely good, virtuous, or innocent, reminiscent of an angel's qualities. It often implies a sense of purity or a heavenly nature, used to highlight the almost divine goodness of a person or action.
Synonyms
divinely, heavenly, innocently, purely, virtually
Examples of usage
- She smiled angelically at the children.
- He behaved angelically during the difficult times.
- The choir sang angelically, filling the church with harmony.
- The child's innocence shone through in her angelically sweet demeanor.
Translations
Translations of the word "angelically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 angelicalmente
🇮🇳 देवदूत की तरह
🇩🇪 engelsgleich
🇮🇩 secara angelik
🇺🇦 ангельськи
🇵🇱 aniołowato
🇯🇵 天使のように
🇫🇷 angélique
🇪🇸 angélicamente
🇹🇷 melek gibi
🇰🇷 천사처럼
🇸🇦 بشكل ملاك
🇨🇿 andělsky
🇸🇰 anjelsky
🇨🇳 天使般地
🇸🇮 angelovsko
🇮🇸 engilslega
🇰🇿 періште сияқты
🇬🇪 ანგელურად
🇦🇿 mələksayağı
🇲🇽 angélicamente
Word origin
The word 'angelically' is derived from the word 'angel,' which comes from the Latin 'angelus' and the Greek 'angelos,' both meaning 'messenger.' The notion of an angel in various cultural and religious contexts typically embodies a figure of purity, goodness, and the divine. The adverb 'angelically' thus became a means of expressing behaviors that embody the innocent and virtuous qualities associated with angels. Its usage can be traced back several centuries, with the word 'angel' itself appearing in Old English as 'engel'. The construction of the adverb form '-ically' reflects a common English morphological process, transforming adjectives into adverbs. As society has evolved, so has the conceptualization of angels, and 'angelically' continues to convey that sense of ethereal goodness in language.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,584, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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