angelical

• Adjectif vieilli ou poétique signifiant relatif aux anges ou qui évoque les anges par sa pureté, sa douceur ou sa beauté. Peu courant en anglais moderne, largement remplacé par « angelic ».

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.

   angélique

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

   Synonymesangeliccelestialcherubicseraphic

2. Sweet and innocentB2formal

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

   Angélique (innocent et doux)

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

   Synonymesangelicbeatificcherubicinnocentpuresaintlyseraphic

   Antonymescorruptdepravedevilimpishmalevolentmalignantmischievoussinfulviciouswicked

3. Benevolent and saintlyC1formal

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

   angélique (au sens de bienveillant et saint)

   • 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.

   Synonymesangelicbeatificbenevolentcherubiccompassionategoodpurerighteoussaintlyseraphicvirtuous

   Antonymesdemonicdepraveddiabolicalevilfiendishsinfulvilewicked