angelic

[ an-jel-ik ]

adjective

1. of or belonging to angels:

   the angelic host.

   Synonyms: cherubic, seraphic, beatific, saintly, celestial, ethereal

2. like or befitting an angel, especially in virtue, beauty, etc.:

   angelic sweetness.

   Antonyms: diabolic, fiendish

angelic

/ ænˈdʒɛlɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to angels
2. Alsoangelical resembling an angel in beauty, purity, etc

Derived Forms

• anˈgelically, adverb

Other Words From

• an·geli·cal·ly adverb
• an·geli·cal·ness noun
• hyper·an·gelic adjective
• hyper·an·geli·cal adjective
• hyper·an·geli·cal·ly adverb
• nonan·gelic adjective
• pseudo·an·gelic adjective
• pseudo·an·geli·cal adjective
• pseudo·an·geli·cal·ly adverb
• quasi-an·gelic adjective
• quasi-an·geli·cal·ly adverb
• super·an·gelic adjective
• super·an·geli·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of angelic¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English angelyk, from Late Latin angelicus, from Greek angelikós; equivalent to angel + -ic

Example Sentences

But the rage, breakup-esque tunes are also paired with glimmering tracks of hope like “Muchas Gracias,” which includes an angelic interlude that poses the eternal question: How does one heal a broken heart?

From Los Angeles Times

The Tiffany Céleste Wings suite, which symbolizes “flight and fantasy” as per the brand, utilizes layers of diamonds and metal jutting out in contrasting directions, resulting in pieces that look like mini angelic creatures.

From Los Angeles Times

Assembled as a wall-work from knotted rope, for example, “We are a continuous cloth” is an angelic, ghostly figure embedded with stones and other debris gathered from the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

When Trudy is tempted to give up her sport, three angelic little girls show up as if on cue and one tells her, “It’s because of you I was allowed to swim.”

From New York Times

Sam Butcher, 85, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, died early Monday surrounded by family.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• celestial
• ethereal
• heavenly
• lovely
• otherworldly
• radiant
• saintly
• virtuous

More About Angelic

What does angelic mean?

Angelic means having the qualities of an angel, such as by being beautiful, pure, or kind.

It can also be used to describe things that relate to or involve angels, as in I had a dream about angelic beings. 

In some religions, angels are heavenly beings associated with qualities such as grace, beauty, and kindliness. They are sometimes thought of as perfect beings, and the word angel is often used in a figurative way to refer to a person with these qualities.

Describing someone or something as angelic often implies that it has these qualities.

Angelic can be used to describe a person, as in You look truly angelic in that dress or Some people are kind, but Ruth is simply angelic. It can also be used to describe things. For example, you might say that a child has an angelic face or that a talented singer has an angelic voice.

The variant angelical means the same thing but is much less commonly used.

Example: The angelic sound of harp is unlike that of any other instrument.

Where does angelic come from?

The first records of the word angelic come from the 1300s. The word angel itself comes from the Greek ángelos, meaning “messenger” (and, in later contexts, “messenger of God”). The suffix -ic is used to form adjectives and means “having some characteristics of.”

Angelic is most commonly used to describe things like children’s faces and beautiful voices. Suitable synonyms for angelic are also often religious in nature, such as heavenly or saintly. The opposite of an angel is often thought to be a demon, and the adjective demonic (typically meaning “evil”) can be used as the opposite of angelic.

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What are some other forms related to angelic?

• angelically (adverb)
• angelical (adjective)
• angel (noun)

What are some synonyms for angelic?

• heavenly
• saintly
• lovely
• ethereal

What are some words that share a root or word element with angelic? 

 

• angel

 

What are some words that often get used in discussing angelic?

 

• face
• voice
• child
• being
• beautiful
• host

How is angelic used in real life?

Angelic is used to describe things considered pure or beautiful. It is always used positively.

TREASURE IS REALLY A GROUP OF ANGELS SENT FROM ABOVE. THEY HAVE ANGELIC VOICES, FACES, AND HEARTS 🥰

— janella 🇵🇭 (@YGnambawan) January 31, 2021

Who could say no to that angelic face 😍 pic.twitter.com/736Gj5XJhQ

— Fraser Sneden 🏳️‍🌈 (@FraserSneden) February 2, 2021

Those stories of perfect families, picturesque marriages and angelic children are nothing but fantasies. Real life is messy. There are fights, sadness, and ugliness. If you plan on walking through life expecting only the good parts, you can expect a rough future.#FictFri

— Briana Hernandez✒ (@BrianaHWrites) August 17, 2018

 

Try using angelic!

Which of the following words is a synonym of angelic?

A. lovely
B. heavenly
C. ethereal
D. all of the above