angelic

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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angelic [ænˈdʒɛlɪk]

adj

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) of or relating to angels

2. Also angelical resembling an angel in beauty, purity, etc.

angelically  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	angelic - marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; "angelic beneficence"; "a beatific smile"; "a saintly concern for his fellow men"; "my sainted mother" sainted, saintlike, saintly, beatific, angelical good - morally admirable
	2.	angelic - of or relating to angels; "angelic messenger" angelical
	3.	angelic - having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; "an angelic smile"; "a cherubic face"; "looking so seraphic when he slept"; "a sweet disposition" cherubic, seraphic, sweet, angelical lovable, loveable - having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child"

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angelic

adjective

1. pure, beautiful, lovely, innocent, entrancing, virtuous, saintly, adorable, beatific an angelic little face

2. heavenly, celestial, ethereal, cherubic, seraphic angelic choirs
heavenly satanic, demonic, diabolical, hellish, devilish, infernal, fiendish, diabolic

Translations

angelic [ænˈdʒelɪk] ADJ → angélico

angelic [ænˈdʒɛlɪk] adj

[person] → angélique; [face, voice, smile] → angélique

(relating to angels) [choir] → angélique; [messenger] → angélique

angelic

adj (= of an angel) → Engels-; hosts → himmlisch; salutation → Englisch; (= like an angel) → engelhaft, engelgleich (liter); angelic appearance → Engelsgestalt f

angelic [ænˈdʒɛlɪk] adj → angelico/a