# angelic

/ˌænˈdʒɛɫɪk/ (US) · /ændʒˈɛlɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/angelic
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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