angelical

• Veraltetes oder poetisches Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung „zu den Engeln gehörend; engelhaft“. Im modernen Englischen selten und weitgehend durch „angelic“ ersetzt.

An archaic or poetic adjective meaning relating to angels; angelic. It is rarely used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'angelic'.

1. Relating to angelsB2formal

   Of or pertaining to angels; having the nature or qualities of an angel.

   engelhaft

   • The painting depicted an angelical figure with golden wings.
   • The choir sang with an angelical harmony.
   • He described the vision as an angelical presence.

   Synonymeangeliccelestialcherubicseraphic

2. Sweet and innocentB2formal

   Having a sweet, gentle, and innocent nature, like that of an angel.

   Engelhaft

   • Her angelical smile brightened the room.
   • The child had an angelical demeanor that charmed everyone.
   • He spoke in an angelical tone, full of kindness.

   Synonymeangelicbeatificcherubicinnocentpuresaintlyseraphic

   Antonymecorruptdepravedevilimpishmalevolentmalignantmischievoussinfulviciouswicked

3. Benevolent and saintlyC1formal

   Marked by extreme kindness, purity, and goodness; resembling a saint.

   Engelhaft und heilig

   • Her angelical patience with the students was remarkable.
   • The nurse's angelical care comforted the patients.
   • He performed angelical acts of charity throughout his life.

   Synonymeangelicbeatificbenevolentcherubiccompassionategoodpurerighteoussaintlyseraphicvirtuous

   Antonymedemonicdepraveddiabolicalevilfiendishsinfulvilewicked