Angelic

/ənˈdʒɛlɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of or like an angel; having the qualities attributed to angels, especially purity and goodness.

Her angelic smile lit up the room and brought joy to everyone present.

Extremely good, innocent, or kind.

The children were so angelic, helping each other and sharing their toys.

Celestial or heavenly in character or nature.

The choir sang with an angelic quality that left the audience in awe.

Referring to a person whose behavior is exceptionally virtuous or saintly.

Despite the challenges she faced, her angelic demeanor never wavered.

Middle English, from Old French 'angelique', from Latin 'angelicus', from Greek 'angelikos', from 'angelos' meaning 'messenger'.

angelic voice:

A voice that is beautiful and soothing, resembling that of an angel.

angelic presence:

A person or aura that brings peace and comfort, like that of an angel.

angelic demeanor:

An attitude or behavior that is kind and virtuous.

To be exceptionally good-hearted or generous.

That charity work she does every weekend is so angelic.

Referring to someone who appears very innocent or sweet but may not be.

Don't be fooled by her angelic looks; she can be quite mischievous.