seraphim
Definition
Noun (plural: seraphim; singular: seraph) - A celestial being or angelic figure of the highest order in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic theology, often depicted with six wings and associated with divine light, purity, and worship.
Usage Examples
- (Angelic beings in a religious text.)
- (Depictions of high-ranking angels in art.)
Advanced Usage
- "Order of the Seraphim": A Swedish royal order of knighthood, established in 1748, named after these angelic beings.
- He was awarded the Order of the Seraphim for his service to the crown. (A prestigious Swedish honour.)
Variants and Related Words
Seraphic (adj): relating to or resembling a seraph; angelic, pure, or sublime.
- Her seraphic smile seemed to glow with inner peace. (Her smile was angelic and radiant.)
Seraph (n, singular): one of the seraphim; a single angel of this highest order.
- In the vision, a single seraph flew toward the prophet. (One angel of the seraphim class.)
Synonyms
- Angel: a spiritual being serving as a messenger of God.
- Cherub: a lesser angelic being, often depicted as a winged child.
- Celestial being: any divine or heavenly entity.
Related Idioms
- "Seraphic smile": a smile that is exceptionally sweet, innocent, or blissful, as if angelic.
- The baby gave a seraphic smile that melted everyone's heart. (A pure, angelic smile.)