Definition

Noun: 1. A spiritual being believed to watch over and protect a specific person: The term refers to an angelic entity thought to be assigned to an individual, offering guidance, protection, and care from a spiritual realm.

Examples of Usage

• Many people find comfort in the belief that they have a guardian angel looking out for them.
• She felt her guardian angel had intervened to prevent the accident.
• In the story, the child's guardian angel appears to offer wisdom in a time of crisis.

Advanced Usage

• Used metaphorically: The phrase can describe a person who acts as a protector or benevolent guide.
  • My older sister was my guardian angel during my first year at university.

Variants and Related Words

• Guardian (n): A defender, protector, or keeper.
• Angel (n): A spiritual being acting as a messenger or servant of God.

Synonyms

• Protector
• Patron saint
• Tutelary spirit

Related Idioms

• To have a guardian angel: To be fortunate or seemingly protected from harm.
  • He walked away from the crash without a scratch; he must have a guardian angel.

Noun

1. an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual