Angelic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /an-ˈje-lik/ an·gel·ic

Meaning & Definition of Angelic

Angelic (adjective)

  1. of or relating to angels, resembling, or suggestive of, an angel (as in purity, holiness, innocence, or beauty)

Angelic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in blissful, beatific

    similar: beatific, blissful, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, Olympian, paradisiacal, utopian, celestial, elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly, supernal, cosmic, galactic, stellar
    opposite: chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean, earthly, mundane, terrestrial, worldly, anti-utopian, dystopian

  2. as in cherubic

    similar: cherubic, beatified, blessed, canonized, venerable, chaste, moral, pure, righteous, upright, virtuous, pietistic, religiose, ascetic, prayerful, reverent, reverential, spiritual, worshipful, devout, godly, holy, pious, religious, sainted, saintly
    opposite: antireligious, faithless, godless, impious, irreligious, ungodly, unholy, blasphemous, desecrating, irreverent, profanatory, profane, sacrilegious, nonreligious, secular, unspiritual, worldly, backsliding, unfaithful, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, sinful, sinning, unrighteous, wicked

Related Entry: Angel (noun)

Angel is a different word from Angelic. The synonyms below are for angel, not for angelic.

  1. an innocent or gentle person

    "would like to think that her child is a perfect angel"

    similar: dove, innocent, lamb, sheep
    related: babe, colt, cub, fledgling, greenhorn, ingenue, naïf, newbie, tenderfoot, virgin, cherub, saint, softy, weakling, wimp, dupe, pigeon, sap, sucker
    opposite: wolf
    near: bully, roughneck, rowdy, tough, beast, boor, cad, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, heel, jerk, joker, louse, lout, slob, shark, skunk, snake, stinker, devil, knave, miscreant, no-good, rapscallion, rascal, reprobate, rogue, scalawag, scamp, scoundrel, varlet, villain

  2. one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another

    "looking forward to seeing those red-breasted angels of the spring—robins"

    similar: foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor
    related: foreboder, foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether

  3. one that helps another with gifts or money

    "over the years the industrialist frequently served as the symphony orchestra's anonymous angel"

    similar: benefactor, donator, donor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy
    related: benefactress, patroness, almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist, altruist, bestower, contributor, giver, helper, subscriber, supporter, guardian angel, protector, savior
    near: beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Angelic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Angelic:

beatific, blissful, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, Olympian, paradisiacal, utopian, celestial, elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly, supernal, cosmic, galactic, stellar, cherubic, beatified, blessed, canonized, venerable, chaste, moral, pure, righteous, upright, virtuous, pietistic, religiose, ascetic, prayerful, reverent, reverential, spiritual, worshipful, devout

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Angelic

Words with the opposite meaning of Angelic:

chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean, earthly, mundane, terrestrial, worldly, anti-utopian, dystopian, antireligious, faithless, godless, impious, irreligious, ungodly, unholy, blasphemous, desecrating, irreverent, profanatory, profane, sacrilegious, nonreligious, secular, unspiritual, backsliding, unfaithful

Word Forms of Angelic

Derived words: angelically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Angelic

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Angelic

What does "Angelic" mean?

"Angelic" means of or relating to angels, resembling, or suggestive of, an angel (as in purity, holiness, innocence, or beauty). As an adjective, it is defined as: of or relating to angels, resembling, or suggestive of, an angel (as in purity, holiness, innocence, or beauty). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Angelic"?

Other words for "Angelic" include beatific, blissful, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly and Olympian. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Angelic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Angelic"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Angelic". Common alternatives include beatific, blissful, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, Olympian, paradisiacal and utopian.

What is the opposite of "Angelic"?

Antonyms of "Angelic" include chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean, earthly and mundane.

Is "Angelic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Angelic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Angelic"?

"Angelic" is pronounced /an-ˈje-lik/ and divided into syllables as an·gel·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Angelic"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Angelic" meaning "as in blissful, beatific"?

When "Angelic" (adjective) means as in blissful, beatific, synonyms include beatific, blissful, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental and unearthly. Opposites in this sense include chthonic, hellish, infernal and plutonian.