cherub
1 antonym for cherub — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — In art, a chubby winged child or baby's head with wings, often used to represent an angel.
Antonyms
How to use cherub
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cherubic face
little cherub
cherub statue
Etymology
From Hebrew keruv via Greek and Latin into Old English. The word's meaning shifted a lot over the centuries — the plump winged babies familiar from Renaissance art are a much later, softer image than the original biblical descriptions.
Full origin of cherub →Frequently asked questions
What does “cherub” mean?
The word “cherub” means in art, a chubby winged child or baby's head with wings, often used to represent an angel. In plain terms, most commonly pictured as a cute winged baby in paintings, though the original religious meaning describes a far more imposing kind of angel.
How do you pronounce “cherub”?
“Cherub” is pronounced CHEH-ruhb (/ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ in IPA).
How do you use “cherub” in a sentence?
Here is “cherub” used in a sentence: “The ceiling fresco was covered in painted cherubs.”
What part of speech is “cherub”?
“Cherub” is a noun.
Where does the word “cherub” come from?
The word “cherub” comes from Latin.
How many meanings does “cherub” have?
“Cherub” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in art, a chubby winged child or baby's head with wings, often used to represent an angel.
