cherubic

/tʃe'ru:bik/

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Word: Cherubic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "cherubic" describes someone or something that looks sweet, innocent, and angelic, much like a cherub, which is a type of angel often depicted as a child with wings.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cherubic" to describe a person's appearance, especially their face or smile, when they look very innocent or sweet.
• It can also describe a person's personality if they have a gentle or kind nature.

Example:

• "The little girl had a cherubic face, with big, bright eyes and a joyful smile."
• "After he helped the elderly lady carry her groceries, he looked so cherubic, smiling with kindness."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "cherubic" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that gives off a sense of purity or innocence, even in non-human subjects, such as art or nature. For example: - "The cherubic clouds floated in the blue sky, adding to the peaceful scene."

Word Variants:

• Cherub (noun): A small angel, often depicted as a child. For example, "The painting featured several cherubs playing in the garden."
• Cherubim (plural noun): The plural form of cherub, referring to a group of angels. For example, "The ancient text described a vision of cherubim surrounding the throne."

Different Meanings:

While "cherubic" primarily refers to innocence and sweetness, it can also be used sarcastically or ironically to describe someone who appears innocent but may not be so in their actions.

Synonyms:

• Angelic
• Innocent
• Sweet
• Childlike
• Seraphic

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "cherubic," but you can combine it with other words or phrases: - "Cherubic smile" – a smile that looks very sweet and innocent. - "Cherubic nature" – a personality that is gentle and kind.

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Adjective

1. having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
   • an angelic smile
   • a cherubic face
   • looking so seraphic when he slept
   • a sweet disposition

Synonyms

• angelic
• angelical
• seraphic
• sweet