angel
noun
Simple meaning
a holy messenger from a god, often pictured with wings
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
aynjuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈeɪndʒəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.
figuratively
A person having qualities traditionally attributed to angels.
Someone who is kind or selfless.
Someone who is pure or innocent.
Someone, especially a woman or child, having youthful, wholesome, or radiant beauty.
informal
A person who has Angelman syndrome; often capitalized.
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.
Used this way, angel is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use angel
- “My younger sister is such an angel when she helps out.”noun
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