Cherub

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛrəb/

Definitions of cherub

noun a winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God. In art, depicted as a chubby, healthy-looking child with wings.

Example Sentences

A1 The cherub statue in the garden is very cute.

A2 The painting depicted a cherub playing a harp.

B1 The cherub figurine was a popular choice for home decor.

B2 The cherub's wings shimmered in the sunlight.

C1 The cherubim are often depicted as celestial beings in religious art.

C2 The cherub gazed down from the ceiling with a serene expression.

Examples of cherub in a Sentence

formal The cherub in the painting symbolizes innocence and purity.

informal I saw a cute cherub statue at the antique shop.

slang That little kid is such a cherub, always getting away with mischief.

figurative Her laughter was like music, a cherub singing in the garden.

Grammatical Forms of cherub

• past tense: cherubbed
• plural: cherubs
• comparative: more cherubic
• superlative: most cherubic
• present tense: cherubs
• future tense: will cherub
• perfect tense: have cherubbed
• continuous tense: is cherubbing
• singular: cherub
• positive degree: cherub
• infinitive: to cherub
• gerund: cherubbing
• participle: cherubbed

Origin and Evolution of cherub

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'cherub' originated from the Hebrew word 'kerub', which refers to a type of angelic being in various religious traditions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cherub' has come to be associated with a representation of a small, winged angel or childlike figure, often depicted in art and literature as a symbol of innocence and purity.