English Reference
Adjective

angelic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌænˈdʒɛɫɪk/ UK /ændʒˈɛlɪk/ an·gel·ic

adj.describing someone who is very kind, innocent, or beautiful. You use this to talk about people who seem perfect or act like an angel.

adj.resembling or characteristic of an angel, particularly in terms of beauty, purity, or kindness. Often used to describe physical features or exceptionally virtuous behavior.


SIMPLE

The sleeping baby had an angelic face.

CONTEXTUAL

The choir's angelic voices filled the cathedral, creating a peaceful atmosphere for the listeners.

COMPLEX

Her angelic patience during the crisis was remarkable, as she managed to calm the panicked crowd without raising her voice once.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'sound'.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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