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

At these gatherings, Christians who believe they can use faith to summon miracles and access supernatural gifts such as healing spoke in tongues while calling for God’s angelic forces to combat the evil propping up Trump’s enemies.

From Slate

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

Although Roman didn’t quite hear the “angelic voices” — as Jim Harbaugh described upon Herbert’s return Monday — he acknowledged the joy of having their franchise player back under center.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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