ANGELIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does angelic mean? • ANGELIC (adjective)
The adjective ANGELIC has 3 senses:
1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
2. of or relating to angels
3. having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
Familiarity information: ANGELIC used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• ANGELIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
Synonyms:
angelic; saintly; saintlike; sainted; beatific; angelical
Context examples:
angelic beneficence / a beatific smile / a saintly concern for his fellow men / my sainted mother
Similar:
good (morally admirable)
Meaning:
Of or relating to angels
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
angelical; angelic
Context example:
angelic messenger
Pertainym:
angel (spiritual being attendant upon God)
Meaning:
Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
Synonyms:
cherubic; sweet; angelical; seraphic; angelic
Context examples:
an angelic smile / a cherubic face / looking so seraphic when he slept / a sweet disposition
Similar:
lovable; loveable (having characteristics that attract love or affection)
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