adj
Uncommon
angelic
an-JEH-lihk
Angelic (adj) means resembling or characteristic of an angel; heavenly. Example: “The choir's singing had an almost angelic quality.”
adj
1
Resembling or characteristic of an angel; heavenly.
"The choir's singing had an almost angelic quality."
"She gave him an angelic smile that hid her mischief."
2
Extremely well-behaved, sweet, or beautiful.
"The toddler was surprisingly angelic during the long flight."
How to use angelic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something or someone that seems pure, heavenly, or perfectly behaved.
Common pairings
angelic voice
angelic face
angelic behavior
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- Comparative
- more angelic
- Superlative
- most angelic
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Etymology
From Latin angelicus, from Greek angelikos ("of a messenger"), related to angelos ("angel").
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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.
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