Word Frequency
angel (ˈeɪndʒəl
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Definitions
noun
- (theology) one of a class of spiritual beings attendant upon God. In medieval angelology they are divided by rank into nine orders: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations (or dominions), virtues, powers, principalities (or princedoms), archangels, and angels
- a divine messenger from God
- a guardian spirit
- a conventional representation of any of these beings, depicted in human form with wings
- (informal) a person, esp a woman, who is kind, pure, or beautiful
- (informal) an investor in a venture, esp a backer of a theatrical production
- Also called: angel-noble. a former English gold coin with a representation of the archangel Michael on it, first minted in Edward IV's reign
- (informal) an unexplained signal on a radar screen
Word Origin
Old English, from Late Latin angelus, from Greek angelos messengerSynonyms
View thesaurus entryQuotations including 'angel'
"Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels"
Translations for 'angel'
- British English: angel Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's messengers and servants in heaven.My daughter believes in angels.ˈeɪndʒəl NOUN
- Arabic: ملاك
- Brazilian Portuguese: anjo
- Chinese: 天使
- Croatian: anđeo
- Czech: anděl
- Danish: engel
- Dutch: engel
- European Spanish: ángel
- Finnish: enkeli
- French: ange
- German: Engel Engel
- Greek: άγγελος
- Italian: angelo
- Japanese: 天使
- Korean: 천사
- Norwegian: engel
- Polish: anioł
- Portuguese: anjo
- Romanian: înger îngeri
- Russian: ангел
- Spanish: ángel
- Swedish: ängel
- Thai: เทวดา
- Turkish: melek
- Ukrainian: ангел
- Vietnamese: thiên thần
Example Sentences Including 'angel'
Both Web sites are forums where aspiring screenwriters post their scripts in search of a guardian angel.Globe and Mail (2003)
Her mother loves to skate on the frozen pond, ethereal as an angel.Globe and Mail (2003)
I cast about in my mind for some instructive book, and my good angel tapped me on the shoulder.What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story
Let's hope that angel 's haircut of thine is standing thee in good stead.CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
Or maybe the angel was just playing it safe, waiting to see who prevailed.The Serpent's Mark
Smith, however, wasn't just an angel in front of the camera.Glasgow Herald (2001)
The remaining Rs 65 lakh was invested by me along with some angel investors.Business Today (2001)
With untroubled confidence in the omnipotence of his guardian angel , Toni admitted with feigned remorse, `You did, Daddy.Murky Shallows
Yet there was one role that seemed to be made for her: an angel.Glasgow Herald (2001)
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