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seraphic

[ si-raf-ik ]
/ sɪˈræf ɪk /
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adjective

of, like, or befitting a seraph.

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Often se·raph·i·cal .

Origin of seraphic

From the Medieval Latin word seraphicus, dating back to 1625–35. See seraphim, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM seraphic

Words nearby seraphic

Seram, Serang, serape, Serapeum, seraph, seraphic, seraphim, Serapis, Serax, Serb, Serbia
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Words related to seraphic

beatific, heavenly, pure, sublime, cherubic

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British Dictionary definitions for seraphic

seraphic

seraphical

/ (sɪˈræfɪk) /

adjective

of or resembling a seraph
blissfully serene; rapt

Derived forms of seraphic

seraphically, adverb
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