seraph

/'serəf/

Thân thiện

A seraph with six fiery wings hovers in a celestial sky.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A celestial being of the highest order: A seraph is a type of angel, traditionally belonging to the highest rank or choir in angelic hierarchies, often described as having a fervent love for God.
   • A being depicted with six wings: In classical art and religious texts, a seraph is frequently portrayed as having six wings: two covering the face, two covering the feet, and two for flying.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • In the biblical vision, a seraph flew to the prophet with a burning coal.
  • The painting depicted a seraph with brilliant, multi-colored wings.
  • Theologians have written extensively about the role of the seraph in divine worship.

Advanced Usage

• "Seraphic" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of a seraph; often used to describe something of exquisite beauty, purity, or bliss.
  • The choir's seraphic voices filled the cathedral with an ethereal sound.
  • She had a seraphic smile that seemed to light up the room.

Variants and Related Words

• Seraphim (noun, plural): The standard plural form of "seraph."
  • The ceiling fresco was adorned with images of cherubim and seraphim.
• Seraphically (adverb): In a seraphic manner.
  • The child smiled seraphically at the simple gift.

Synonyms

• Archangel: A chief or high-ranking angel (though specific hierarchies vary, archangels are also high orders).
• Celestial being: A general term for a heavenly or divine entity.

Related Phrases

• "To sing like a seraph": To sing with heavenly beauty and purity.
  • The soprano sang the aria like a seraph, moving the entire audience to tears.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child