Angelic
/ænˈdʒɛlɪk/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
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1
Having the qualities of an angel; beautiful, innocent, and good.
/ænˈdʒɛlɪk/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Resembling an angel in beauty, innocence, or goodness.
The child had an angelic smile.
💡 Simply: Very beautiful, good, and innocent, like an angel.
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2
Her voice was angelic.
How It's Used
Literary
"Her angelic face was a beacon of hope."
Figurative
"He possessed an angelic patience."
From Middle English *angelik, from Old French *angelique, from Late Latin *angelicus, from Latin *angelus "angel".
The word has maintained a consistently positive connotation throughout its usage history, reflecting the idealized image of angels.
Memory tip
Think of angels as beautiful and pure beings.
Practice
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