Angel

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪndʒəl/

Definitions of angel

noun A spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God, conventionally represented in human form with wings and a long robe.

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister dressed up as an angel for the school play.

A2 The angel statue in the park is a popular spot for tourists to take photos.

B1 Many people believe that guardian angels watch over them and protect them.

B2 The angel investor provided the necessary funds to launch the startup.

C1 The artist's painting of an angel was displayed in a prestigious art gallery.

C2 In classical mythology, angels are often depicted as messengers of the gods.

Examples of angel in a Sentence

formal The painting depicted an angel with wings and a halo.

informal She's like an angel, always helping others without expecting anything in return.

slang That guy is a total angel for covering my shift at work last minute.

figurative Her voice was like an angel's, soothing and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of angel

• past tense: angelled
• plural: angels
• comparative: more angelic
• superlative: most angelic
• present tense: angel
• future tense: will angel
• perfect tense: have angeled
• continuous tense: is angeling
• singular: angel
• positive degree: angelic
• infinitive: to angel
• gerund: angeling
• participle: angelled

Origin and Evolution of angel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'angel' originated from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning messenger or envoy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'angel' has come to refer to a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God, typically depicted as having wings and a halo. The word has also been used more broadly to describe someone who is kind, pure, or virtuous.