angelical meaning

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angelical (adjective): marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint.

angelical has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

angelical as an adjective

  1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
    • angelic beneficence
    • a beatific smile
    • a saintly concern for his fellow men
    • my sainted mother

    Synonyms: angelic, beatific, saintlike, saintly, sainted

    Similar: good

    Related forms: angel

  2. of or relating to angels
    • angelic messenger

    Synonyms: angelic

    Related forms: angel

  3. having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
    • an angelic smile
    • a cherubic face
    • looking so seraphic when he slept
    • a sweet disposition

    Synonyms: angelic, cherubic, seraphic, sweet

    Similar: lovable

    Related forms: angel

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in AL · 9-letter words

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