Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

cherubic

American  
[chuh-roo-bik] / tʃəˈru bɪk /
Sometimes cherubical

adjective

  1. of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings; angelic.

  2. having a plump, pretty innocence.

    a cherubic face and a dazzling smile.


Other Word Forms

  • cherubically adverb

Etymology

Origin of cherubic

First recorded in 1620–1630; cherub + -ic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For a brief moment, we have Hamnet’s perspective, but it is just that: brief, only enough time to watch Jupe’s bright, cherubic expression replaced by fear and confusion.

From Salon

With a cherubic face she looked every bit the part of a young lover, and, with a touch of careless manspreading while lighting a cigarette, very much a boy.

From New York Times

“Sorry, we didn’t get any,” she’d say and flash a cherubic grin.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in the midst of my angst, I noticed her staring at me with a grin that could best be described as cherubic.

From New York Times

One would join Amazon that year, and go on to become the cherubic face of AWS for legions of software developers around the world.

From Seattle Times