angelic

/æn'dʤəlikəl/ Cách viết khác : (angelic) /æn'dʤəlik/

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A young child has an angelic smile while sleeping.

Definition

Adjective:
- Resembling or characteristic of an angel; having qualities such as purity, innocence, kindness, or beauty typically associated with angels: Describes a person, appearance, or behavior that is exceptionally good, gentle, or lovely.
- Of or relating to angels: Pertaining to the nature, realm, or characteristics of angels.

Usage

Used to describe a person's character, appearance, or demeanor.
Used to describe something that is divinely good or pure.
Can be used literally (relating to angels) or figuratively (angel-like qualities).

Examples

Describing appearance or expression:
- The child had an angelic face with bright blue eyes and a gentle smile.
- She looked angelic in her white dress.
Describing character or behavior:
- His angelic patience with the students was remarkable.
- Despite the provocation, she maintained an angelic calm.
Relating to angels:
- The painting depicted an angelic host singing in heaven.
- They studied angelic hierarchies in theology class.

Advanced Usage

"Angelic beneficence": A phrase describing kindness or goodwill of a saintly, selfless nature.
- The philanthropist was known for her angelic beneficence toward the poor.
Seraphic/Beatific Quality: Often used to describe a facial expression of sublime happiness or peace.
- The monk's angelic smile conveyed deep inner peace.

Variants and Related Words

Angelically (adverb): In an angelic manner.
- She smiled angelically at the compliment.
Angel (noun): A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God, typically depicted as being of great beauty and goodness.
Angelical (adjective): An alternate, less common form of "angelic."

Synonyms

Saintly: Very holy or virtuous.
Seraphic: Of or resembling a seraph (a high-ranking angel); blissfully serene.
Cherubic: Having the innocence or plump prettiness of a cherub (a type of angel).
Beatific: Showing great happiness and peace.
Radiant: Sending out light; shining brightly (often used for a glowing, positive appearance).

Antonyms

Idioms and Phrases

(An) angelic disposition: A naturally kind and sweet temperament.
- Everyone loved her for her angelic disposition.
To have the patience of an angel: To be extremely patient.
- As a kindergarten teacher, you need the patience of an angel.

A young child has an angelic smile while sleeping.

Adjective

having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
- an angelic smile
- a cherubic face
- looking so seraphic when he slept
- a sweet disposition
of or relating to angels
- angelic messenger
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
- angelic beneficence
- a beatific smile
- a saintly concern for his fellow men
- my sainted mother

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