angel

an·gel  (njl)

n.

1. A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.

2. A representation of such a being, especially in Christianity, conventionally in the image of a human figure with a halo and wings.

3. angels Christianity The last of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. From the highest to the lowest in rank, the orders are: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels.

4. A guardian spirit or guiding influence.

5.

a. A kind and lovable person.

b. One who manifests goodness, purity, and selflessness.

6. Informal A financial backer of an enterprise, especially a dramatic production or a political campaign.

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[Middle English, from Old English engel or Old French angele, both from Late Latin angelus, from Late Greek angelos, from Greek, messenger.]

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an·gelic (n-jlk), an·geli·cal adj.

an·geli·cal·ly adv.

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angel

Noun

1. a spiritual being believed to be an attendant or messenger of God

2. a conventional representation of an angel as a human being with wings

3. Informal a person who is kind, pure, or beautiful

4. Informal an investor in a theatrical production [Greek angelos messenger]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	angel - spiritual being attendant upon God wing - a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) celestial hierarchy - the collective body of angels spiritual being, supernatural being - an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events archangel - an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy cherub - an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child seraph - an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child guardian angel, guardian spirit - an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual divine messenger - a messenger from God; "angel of death"
	2.	angel - person of exceptional holiness holy man, holy person, saint Buddha - one who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment fakeer, fakir, faqir, faquir - a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man good person - a person who is good to other people
	3.	angel - invests in a theatrical production backer sponsor, supporter, patron - someone who supports or champions something
	4.	Angel - the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally Angel Falls Republic of Venezuela, Venezuela - a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

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angel

noun 1. divine messenger, spirit, cherub, archangel, seraph, spiritual being, guardian spirit

noun 2. (Informal) dear, ideal, beauty, saint, treasure, darling, dream, jewel, gem, paragon

Translations

angel [ˈeɪndʒəl] n → ángel m

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angel [ˈeɪndʒəl] n → ange m

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angel [ˈeɪndʒəl] n → Engel m

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angel [ˈeɪndʒəl] n → angelo