Seraphic

Pronunciation: /sɪˈræfɪk/

Definitions of seraphic

adjective having the characteristics of a seraph; angelic

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl had a seraphic smile.

A2 The seraphic music filled the room with peace.

B1 Her seraphic voice captivated the audience.

B2 The painting depicted a seraphic scene of angels in the clouds.

C1 The seraphic beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

C2 His seraphic presence seemed to glow with an inner light.

Examples of seraphic in a Sentence

formal The seraphic music of the choir filled the cathedral with a sense of divine beauty.

informal She had a seraphic smile that could brighten anyone's day.

slang That sunset was so seraphic, it was like something out of a dream.

figurative Her seraphic presence seemed to bring a sense of peace wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of seraphic

• past tense: seraphicized
• plural: seraphics
• comparative: more seraphic
• superlative: most seraphic
• present tense: is seraphic
• future tense: will be seraphic
• perfect tense: has been seraphic
• continuous tense: is being seraphic
• singular: seraphic
• positive degree: seraphic
• infinitive: to be seraphic
• gerund: seraphicizing
• participle: seraphicized

Origin and Evolution of seraphic

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'seraphic' originates from the Latin word 'seraphicus' which is derived from the Greek word 'seraphim', meaning 'burning ones'. In religious context, seraphim are the highest order of angels.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in religious texts to describe angelic beings, the word 'seraphic' has evolved to also mean pure, noble, or resembling a seraph in character or appearance.