angelic
12 synonyms and 10 antonyms for angelic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Resembling or characteristic of an angel; heavenly.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
diabolical
fallen angelic
hellborn
infernal
disangelical
unangelic
unangelical
uncherubic
unseraphic
nonangelic
How to use angelic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
angelic voice
angelic face
angelic behavior
Etymology
From Latin angelicus, from Greek angelikos ("of a messenger"), related to angelos ("angel").
Full origin of angelic →Frequently asked questions
What does “angelic” mean?
The word “angelic” means resembling or characteristic of an angel; heavenly. In plain terms, describing something or someone that seems pure, heavenly, or perfectly behaved.
How do you pronounce “angelic”?
“Angelic” is pronounced an-JEH-lihk (/ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “angelic” in a sentence?
Here is “angelic” used in a sentence: “The choir's singing had an almost angelic quality.”
What is another word for “angelic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “angelic” include angelical, angellike, angelly, cherubic, cherubical and cherublike.
What is the opposite of “angelic”?
The opposite of “angelic” — its antonyms — are diabolical, fallen angelic, hellborn, infernal and disangelical.
What part of speech is “angelic”?
“Angelic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “angelic” come from?
The word “angelic” comes from Latin. From Latin angelicus, from Greek angelikos ("of a messenger"), related to angelos ("angel").
Is “angelic” a common word?
“Angelic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
