Word
angelic
Phoneticsan·gel·ic, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌænˈdʒɛɫɪk/
UK/ændʒˈɛlɪk/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The sleeping baby had an angelic face.”
“The choir's angelic voices filled the cathedral, creating a peaceful atmosphere for the listeners.”
“Her angelic patience during the crisis was remarkable, as she managed to calm the panicked crowd without raising her voice once.”
Examples
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'.
Real-World Examples
“She looked perfectly angelic in an all-white glittery dress, complete with a flowing fur shawl.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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