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angelic

[ an-jel-ik ]
/ ænˈdʒɛl ɪk /
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adjective

of or belonging to angels: the angelic host.
like or befitting an angel, especially in virtue, beauty, etc.: angelic sweetness.

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Origin of angelic

1350–1400; Middle English angelyk<Late Latin angelicus<Greek angelikós.See angel, -ic

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Words related to angelic

virtuous, celestial, saintly, radiant, otherworldly, ethereal, heavenly, lovely, adorable, beatific, beneficent, devout, divine, entrancing, godly, good, holy, humble, innocent, pure

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British Dictionary definitions for angelic

angelic
/ (ænˈdʒɛlɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to angels
Also: angelical resembling an angel in beauty, purity, etc

Derived forms of angelic

angelically, adverb
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